INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of Route 112 · Structure no. 01777
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 723 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,320 by 2040. The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir?
The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 Sout over Groton Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.