US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb)

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2.1 MI N JCT US Route 44 · Structure no. 03072

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb) 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 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 SB
CrossesRamp 072 (I-395 Nb)
Location2.1 MI N JCT US Route 44
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.95352, -71.88051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2020)
Projected traffic15,008 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 Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb) 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 Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb) 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb) carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb)?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over Ramp 072 (I-395 Nb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.