INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .3 MI South of Route 201 · Structure no. 00291
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,292 by 2037. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Pachaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.