US Bridges

Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .3 MI S of Route US 44 · Structure no. 03059

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,703 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location.3 MI S of Route US 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92064, -71.88668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,703 (2023)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395 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 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 2,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.