INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI South of Route 27 · Structure no. 01787
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,782 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road carry?
About 26,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over Cow Hill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.