INTERSTATE 95 SOUT
Carrying INTERSTATE 95 SOUT over THAMES RV LOC RDS & RR
O/THAMES RV LOC ROAD & RR, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 95 SOUT
The INTERSTATE 95 SOUT bridge in New London, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 95 SOUT over THAMES RV LOC RDS & RR. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 9,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 95 SOUT compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 02514A
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 INTERSTATE 95 SOUT 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 INTERSTATE 95 SOUT 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 INTERSTATE 95 SOUT?
INTERSTATE 95 SOUT in New London, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 95 SOUT inspected?
INTERSTATE 95 SOUT'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 9,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 95 SOUT 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 INTERSTATE 95 SOUT?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for INTERSTATE 95 SOUT.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 95 SOUT?
Ownership is not specified for INTERSTATE 95 SOUT in the NBI.
How old is INTERSTATE 95 SOUT and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 95 SOUT was built in 1973, making it 53 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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