US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 234 · Structure no. 01802

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,003 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 NB
CrossesTaugwonk Road
Location0.7 MI N of Route 234
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37861, -71.90453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2020)
Projected traffic26,003 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk 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 July 2023.

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

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk Road?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Taugwonk Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.