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INTERSTATE-95 SB over Route 216

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2.7 MI N of Route 49 · Structure no. 01816

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over Route 216 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over Route 216 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,951 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesRoute 216
Location2.7 MI N of Route 49
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.44051, -71.7999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2020)
Projected traffic20,951 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 SB over Route 216 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Route 216 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 Route 216 carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over Route 216?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over Route 216?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.