Route 49 over Pachaug River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .6 MI North of Route 138 · Structure no. 01012
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 49 over Pachaug River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 49 over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 49 over Pachaug River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 49 over Pachaug 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 49 over Pachaug River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 49 over Pachaug River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 49 over Pachaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.