Route 216 over Green Falls River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI E of Route 49 · Structure no. 03144
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 216 over Green Falls River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 216 over Green Falls River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 216 over Green Falls River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 216 over Green Falls River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 216 over Green Falls River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 216 over Green Falls River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 216 over Green Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.