US Bridges

Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI N of Route 117 · Structure no. 01785

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2041. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNoank-Ledyard Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.8 MI N of Route 117
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.37154, -71.99661
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2021)
Projected traffic2,636 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Noank-Ledyard Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.