US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway)

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 300 Ft N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 01773

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway) in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,039 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 NB
CrossesSR 900 (kings Highway)
Location300 Ft N of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36404, -72.06626
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2020)
Projected traffic38,039 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 900 (kings Highway) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway) carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over SR 900 (kings Highway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.