LAWLER LANE
Carrying LAWLER LANE over INTERSTATE-395
.8 MILE SOUTH OF ROUTE 97, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAWLER LANE
The LAWLER LANE bridge in New London, Connecticut carries LAWLER LANE over INTERSTATE-395. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 44,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAWLER LANE compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 44,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00279
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAWLER LANE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LAWLER LANE against other structures in New London and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LAWLER LANE?
LAWLER LANE in New London, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAWLER LANE inspected?
LAWLER LANE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 44,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAWLER LANE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LAWLER LANE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LAWLER LANE.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAWLER LANE?
Ownership is not specified for LAWLER LANE in the NBI.
How old is LAWLER LANE and does age affect safety?
LAWLER LANE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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