West Road over Route 11 Northbound
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 2.0 MI S of Route 2 · Structure no. 02451
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Road over Route 11 Northbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Road over Route 11 Northbound 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Northbound built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Road over Route 11 Northbound 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Road over Route 11 Northbound carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Road over Route 11 Northbound?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 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 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.