US Route 1 over Niantic River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 00368
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Niantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Niantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Niantic River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over Niantic River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Niantic River carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Niantic River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Niantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.