US Bridges

Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2.2 MI N of Route 27 · Structure no. 01797

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 234
CrossesINTERSTATE-95 Southbound
Location2.2 MI N of Route 27
RouteState Highway 234
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37485, -71.91776
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound built?

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

What condition is Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound 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 Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Route 234 over INTERSTATE-95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.