US Bridges

I-95 NB TR 819 over SR 641

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 32 · Structure no. 02864

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB TR 819 over SR 641 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB TR 819 over SR 641 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,144 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB TR 819
CrossesSR 641
Location0.2 MI N of Route 32
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36355, -72.1026
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic11,144 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 NB TR 819 over SR 641 built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB TR 819 over SR 641 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 NB TR 819 over SR 641 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB TR 819 over SR 641?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB TR 819 over SR 641?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.