US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI N. of Route 27 · Structure no. 01796

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

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,284 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesMystic Res&deans Mill RD
Location1.5 MI N. of Route 27
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.37236, -71.92995
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2020)
Projected traffic33,284 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD 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 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over Mystic Res&deans Mill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.