US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00369
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1A over Lamberts Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.