US Bridges

I-395 TR 803 over East Franklin Street

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 2.14 MI No Plainfield Tl · Structure no. 01437

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-395 TR 803 over East Franklin Street is a concrete frame carrying I-395 TR 803 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-395 TR 803
CrossesEast Franklin Street
Location2.14 MI No Plainfield Tl
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.79525, -71.87674
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I-395 TR 803 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 I-395 TR 803 over East Franklin Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-395 TR 803 over East Franklin Street carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-395 TR 803 over East Franklin Street?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 TR 803 over East Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.