US Bridges

Entrance to Mall L over Unnamed Stream

Good

New London County, Connecticut · Mashantucket Pequot Reser · Structure no. 0000S50020T1123

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Entrance to Mall L over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Entrance to Mall L 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance to Mall L
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationMashantucket Pequot Reser
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.47564, -71.9612
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance to Mall L over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Entrance to Mall L over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

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

How long is Entrance to Mall L over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance to Mall L over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.