US Bridges

Route 11 SB over Witch Meadow Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2.72 MI North of RTE 82 · Structure no. 02416

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 SB over Witch Meadow Road is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 11 SB over Witch Meadow Road in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 11 SB
CrossesWitch Meadow Road
Location2.72 MI North of RTE 82
RouteState Highway 11
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50144, -72.30234
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,201 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 Witch Meadow Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 SB over Witch Meadow Road 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 Witch Meadow Road carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 11 SB over Witch Meadow Road?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 SB over Witch Meadow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.