US Bridges

Route 49 over Wyassup Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI N of Route 184 · Structure no. 02967

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 49 over Wyassup Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 49 over Wyassup Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 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 49
CrossesWyassup Brook
Location1.5 MI N of Route 184
RouteState Highway 49
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.45136, -71.84528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 49 over Wyassup Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 49 over Wyassup 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 49 over Wyassup Brook carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 49 over Wyassup Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 49 over Wyassup Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.