Route 149 over Jeremy River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 2 · Structure no. 01377
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 149 over Jeremy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 149 over Jeremy River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 149 over Jeremy River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 149 over Jeremy 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 149 over Jeremy River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 149 over Jeremy River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 149 over Jeremy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.