US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Jerry Browne Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 27 · Structure no. 01794

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Jerry Browne Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Jerry Browne 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 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,284 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 NB
CrossesJerry Browne Road
Location0.6 MI N of Route 27
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37388, -71.94807
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2020)
Projected traffic33,284 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jerry Browne Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Jerry Browne 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 October 2023.

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

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Jerry Browne Road?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Jerry Browne Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.