US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2 MI North of SR 695 · Structure no. 00500

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,168 by 2037. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesUS Route 6
Location2 MI North of SR 695
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.79318, -71.87695
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2017)
Projected traffic19,168 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6 carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over US Route 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.