US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Pohegnut Pond

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 117 · Structure no. 01780

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Pohegnut Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,320 by 2040. 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).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesPohegnut Pond
Location0.3 MI S of Route 117
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.36126, -72.03432
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2020)
Projected traffic45,320 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 SB over Pohegnut Pond built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 SB over Pohegnut Pond carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB 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 SB over Pohegnut Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.