INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 117 · Structure no. 01779
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond 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 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,926 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond 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 2021.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond carry?
About 33,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Pohegnut Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.