Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR
FairNew London County, Connecticut · O/Thames Rv Loc Road & RR · Structure no. 02514A
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 6,368 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 43,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,934 by 2040. The structure is 6,368 ft (1,941 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR carry?
About 43,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR?
The structure is 6,368 ft (1,941 m) long with a longest span of 540 ft (164.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 Sout over Thames Rv Loc Rds & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.