US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Tracy Road

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2 MI North of Route 101 · Structure no. 03468

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Tracy Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over Tracy Road 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesTracy Road
Location2 MI North of Route 101
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87121, -71.89222
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,517 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 Tracy Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Tracy 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 October 2024.

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

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Tracy Road?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over Tracy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.