US Bridges

I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · I-95 SB Exit No. 87 · Structure no. 01817

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB TR 822
CrossesINTERSTATE-95 NB
LocationI-95 SB Exit No. 87
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36089, -72.05647
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB TR 822 over INTERSTATE-95 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.