US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · North of Tracy Road · Structure no. 03470

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,546 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
LocationNorth of Tracy Road
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87309, -71.89313
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2020)
Projected traffic21,546 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Prov & Worc Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over Prov & Worc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.