Route 49 over Shunock River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 2 · Structure no. 01011
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 49 over Shunock River is a concrete slab carrying Route 49 over Shunock River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 49 over Shunock River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 49 over Shunock 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 49 over Shunock River carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 49 over Shunock River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 49 over Shunock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.