US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI North of Route 201 · Structure no. 00294

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,577 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesRoode Road
Location1.5 MI North of Route 201
RouteInterstate 395
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.63423, -71.93711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic44,577 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Roode Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.