US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · Approx 1 Mile South EX100 · Structure no. 03477

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,534 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395 SB
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationApprox 1 Mile South EX100
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.98723, -71.85334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,534 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 SB over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.