US Bridges

Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of Route 117 · Structure no. 01783

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlanders Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95 NB
Location1.2 MI N of Route 117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36674, -72.00709
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,526 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB built?

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

What condition is Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Flanders Road over INTERSTATE-95 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.