US Bridges

Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI N of Route 49 · Structure no. 01814

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
474 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2044. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoom Bridge Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.7 MI N of Route 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.43093, -71.81397
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Boom Bridge Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.