US Bridges

Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd)

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · Route 11 Exit No. 6 · Structure no. 02352

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd) in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 11 SB
CrossesSR 637 (lake Hayward Rd)
LocationRoute 11 Exit No. 6
RouteState Highway 11
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55845, -72.3226
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd) carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd)?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 SB over SR 637 (lake Hayward Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.