US Bridges

Route 165 over Glasgo Pond

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI East of Route 201 · Structure no. 01412

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 165 over Glasgo Pond is a concrete slab carrying Route 165 over Glasgo Pond in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 91 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 165
CrossesGlasgo Pond
Location0.6 MI East of Route 201
RouteState Highway 165
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55739, -71.87642
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 165 over Glasgo Pond built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 165 over Glasgo Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 165 over Glasgo Pond carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 165 over Glasgo Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 165 over Glasgo Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.