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INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2.2 MI N of Route 12 · Structure no. 01781

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,593 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 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
CrossesRoute 117
Location2.2 MI N of Route 12
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36131, -72.02781
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2020)
Projected traffic37,593 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 Route 117 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117 carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 117?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.