Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 1.04 MI S of N JCT US1 EB · Structure no. 03819
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,931 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 82 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 42,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,299 by 2040. The structure is 5,931 ft (1,807.8 m) long and 84 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads carry?
About 42,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads?
The structure is 5,931 ft (1,807.8 m) long with a longest span of 540 ft (164.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 Nort over Thames Rv RR Local Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.