Route 165 over Pachaug Pond
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of Route 201 · Structure no. 01411
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 165 over Pachaug Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 165 over Pachaug Pond in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 165 over Pachaug Pond built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 165 over Pachaug Pond in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 165 over Pachaug Pond carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 165 over Pachaug Pond?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 165 over Pachaug Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.