US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 NB over Prov & Worc Railroad

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI North of Route 101 · Structure no. 03471

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 NB over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 NB over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (79 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 NB
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
Location2.3 MI North of Route 101
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87479, -71.89298
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 2022
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2020)
Projected traffic21,100 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 NB over Prov & Worc Railroad built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 NB 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 2022.

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

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.