US Bridges

Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .11 MI So Thompson Tl. · Structure no. 03065

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSayle Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-395 SB
Location.11 MI So Thompson Tl.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.93095, -71.88119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic609 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB built?

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

What condition is Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sayle Avenue over INTERSTATE-395 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.