SR 608 over Yantic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · At Bozrah Tl · Structure no. 01631
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 608 over Yantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 608 over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 99 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 608 over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 608 over Yantic 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 608 over Yantic River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 608 over Yantic River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 608 over Yantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.