US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.5 Mile N of Route 101 · Structure no. 03464

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,031 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesFive Mile River
Location1.5 Mile N of Route 101
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.86236, -71.88683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,031 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.