US Bridges

Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · Mashantucket Pequot Reser · Structure no. 0000S50020T1121

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance to Mall
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationMashantucket Pequot Reser
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.46962, -71.96012
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance to Mall over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.