US Route 1 over Stream
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of US Route 1A · Structure no. 01899
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US Route 1 over Stream in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Stream built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US Route 1 over Stream 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 US Route 1 over Stream carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Stream?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.