INTERSTATE 95 NORT
Carrying INTERSTATE 95 NORT over THAMES RV,RR,LOCAL ROADS
1.04 MI S OF N JCT US1 EB, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 95 NORT
The INTERSTATE 95 NORT bridge in New London, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 95 NORT over THAMES RV,RR,LOCAL ROADS. It was built in 1943, making it 83 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 1807.8 meters (5931 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 95 NORT compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1943
- Last Reconstructed
- 1975
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 1807.8 m (5931 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03819
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
INTERSTATE 95 NORT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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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 NORT?
INTERSTATE 95 NORT in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 95 NORT inspected?
INTERSTATE 95 NORT'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 42,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 95 NORT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 95 NORT?
INTERSTATE 95 NORT has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 95 NORT?
INTERSTATE 95 NORT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 95 NORT and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 95 NORT was built in 1943, making it 83 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.
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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