US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.)

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · At the JCT of US Route 44 · Structure no. 03061

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.) in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395 NB
CrossesUS Route 44 (school St.)
LocationAt the JCT of US Route 44
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92434, -71.88426
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,602 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 NB over US Route 44 (school St.) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.) carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 NB over US Route 44 (school St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.