Route 163 over Oakdale Brook
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 3.3 MI N of I-395 · Structure no. 02729
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 163 over Oakdale Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 163 over Oakdale Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 163 over Oakdale Brook built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 163 over Oakdale Brook 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Route 163 over Oakdale Brook carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 163 over Oakdale Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 163 over Oakdale Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.