INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 27 · Structure no. 01790
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,914 by 2043. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River 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 INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River carry?
About 30,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River?
The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over River RD & Mystic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.