US Bridges

Soap Street over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.7 Miles N JCT Route 101 · Structure no. 03463

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soap Street over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soap Street over INTERSTATE-395 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,955 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSoap Street
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location0.7 Miles N JCT Route 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.85495, -71.88201
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
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2023)
Projected traffic1,955 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Soap Street over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Soap 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Soap Street over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Soap Street over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.