US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI E of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00352A

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,136 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 NB
CrossesOil Mill Road
Location0.7 MI E of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.37482, -72.1905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2020)
Projected traffic33,136 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-95 NB over Oil Mill Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Oil Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.