US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1 MI North of Exit 97 · Structure no. 03069

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road 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 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesBallard Road
Location1 MI North of Exit 97
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.94259, -71.87942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2020)
Projected traffic17,385 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 Ballard Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ballard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.