US Bridges

Route 234 over Anguilla Brook

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New London County, Connecticut · 2.6 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 02934

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 234 over Anguilla Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 234 over Anguilla Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 234
CrossesAnguilla Brook
Location2.6 MI E of I-95
RouteState Highway 234
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38229, -71.8749
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2020)
Projected traffic7,727 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 234 over Anguilla Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 234 over Anguilla 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Route 234 over Anguilla Brook carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 234 over Anguilla Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 234 over Anguilla Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.