US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · I-395 near MP 45 · Structure no. 06653

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook is a steel culvert carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,204 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesCulver Brook
LocationI-395 near MP 45
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.89911, -71.89927
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,204 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Culver Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Culver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.