Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River

Fair Condition68 years old47,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
LocationJct Of I-395 & Route 97
CarriesInterstate 395
CrossesRTE 97 & Shetucket River
Coordinates41.58528, -72.04630

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length684.4 ft (208.6 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width89.6 ft (27.3 m)
Deck Area5694.8 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic47,700 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00281

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