US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of Route 12 · Structure no. 01775

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington Road 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,320 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesBuddington Road
Location1.4 MI N of Route 12
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36009, -72.0435
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2020)
Projected traffic45,320 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB over Buddington Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington Road carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington Road?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over Buddington Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.