Route 169 over Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 50 Yds E of Rts 169&97JCT · Structure no. 01415
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 169 over Shetucket River is a steel truss - deck carrying Route 169 over Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 39 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 169 over Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 169 over Shetucket 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 169 over Shetucket River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 169 over Shetucket River?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 169 over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.