US Bridges

Route 11 NB over Route 82

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI W of Route 85 · Structure no. 02388

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 NB over Route 82 is a steel continuous frame carrying Route 11 NB over Route 82 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 11 NB
CrossesRoute 82
Location1.1 MI W of Route 85
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates41.46535, -72.2779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 NB over Route 82 built?

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

What condition is Route 11 NB over Route 82 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 11 NB over Route 82 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Route 11 NB over Route 82?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 NB over Route 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.