West Road over Route 11 Southbound
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 2.0 MI S of Route 2 · Structure no. 02450
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 672
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Road over Route 11 Southbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Road over Route 11 Southbound 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 672 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Road over Route 11 Southbound built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Road over Route 11 Southbound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does West Road over Route 11 Southbound carry?
About 672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Road over Route 11 Southbound?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns West Road over Route 11 Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.