US Bridges

I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 12 · Structure no. 03328

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
661 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2040. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB TR 821
CrossesI-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822
Location0.6 MI N of Route 12
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.36101, -72.05764
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB TR 821 over I-95 NB & I-95 SB TR 822?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.