Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 3.3 MI S of Route 82 · Structure no. 01406
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.