US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · .5 MI South JCT Route 14 · Structure no. 00300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,308 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location.5 MI South JCT Route 14
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.70918, -71.89788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (2020)
Projected traffic41,308 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.