INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI N of Route 9 · Structure no. 06173
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,668 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156 carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 156?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.