Gold Star Memorial Bridge, Road bridge in New London, United States
The Gold Star Memorial Bridge consists of two steel truss spans extending 6,000 feet across the Thames River between New London and Groton, Connecticut.
Built in 1943 with a single span, the bridge received its second span in 1973 to accommodate increasing traffic demands between New London and Groton.
The bridge name honors military members from Groton, New London, and Waterford who died during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
The structure carries Interstate 95 and US Route 1 across eleven lanes, serving an average of 117,000 vehicles daily between New London and Groton.
With over 1,000,000 square feet of deck area, this steel cantilever structure stands as Connecticut's largest and longest bridge.
Location: Connecticut
Location: New London
Official opening: 1943
GPS coordinates: 41.36420,-72.08750
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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