US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 49 · Structure no. 01811

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,614 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesShunock River
Location0.3 MI S of Route 49
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.41765, -71.84952
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2020)
Projected traffic19,614 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Shunock River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over Shunock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.