US Bridges

US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 27 · Structure no. 01897

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesPequotsepos Cove
Location0.1 MI N of Route 27
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.34998, -71.95919
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2020)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Pequotsepos Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.