US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · Ct and Ri Border · Structure no. 00366
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,369 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 16,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US RTE 1 W Broad S over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.