US Bridges

I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · Exit 84 I-95 South · Structure no. 02514B

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,152 by 2037. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 TR 817
CrossesSR 635 & State Pier RD
LocationExit 84 I-95 South
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36514, -72.10194
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2017)
Projected traffic26,152 by 2037
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 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD 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 I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 TR 817 over SR 635 & State Pier RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.