INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI North of Route 201 · Structure no. 00293
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 34,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,709 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD carry?
About 34,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Bishop Crossing RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.