US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Taugwonk Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 234 · Structure no. 01803

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

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Taugwonk Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,284 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesTaugwonk Road
Location0.8 MI N of Route 234
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37929, -71.90461
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 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 SB over Taugwonk Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB 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 SB over Taugwonk Road carry?

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

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Taugwonk Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over Taugwonk Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.