INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI North of Route 138 · Structure no. 00292
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,035 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201 carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201?
The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Route 201?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.