US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over East Franklin Street

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2.14 M N of Plainfield Tl · Structure no. 01436

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over East Franklin Street is a concrete frame carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over East Franklin Street 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,791 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesEast Franklin Street
Location2.14 M N of Plainfield Tl
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.79511, -71.87654
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2020)
Projected traffic16,791 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 East Franklin Street 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 East Franklin Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over East Franklin Street carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over East Franklin Street?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over East Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.