US Route 1 over Mystic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .5 Miles East of SR 614 · Structure no. 00362
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Mystic River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US Route 1 over Mystic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 103 years old, older 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,345 by 2037. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Mystic River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US Route 1 over Mystic River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Mystic River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Mystic River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Mystic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.