Route 156 over Black Hall River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 2.7 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 01395
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 156 over Black Hall River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 156 over Black Hall River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 156 over Black Hall River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 156 over Black Hall 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 156 over Black Hall River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 156 over Black Hall River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 156 over Black Hall River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.