Route 156 over Lieutenant River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 01392
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 156 over Lieutenant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 156 over Lieutenant River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 156 over Lieutenant River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 156 over Lieutenant 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 156 over Lieutenant River carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 156 over Lieutenant River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 156 over Lieutenant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.