INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 06032
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,668 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 77 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River 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 INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Lieutenant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.