US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 12 · Structure no. 03329
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,232 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Route 349 and Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.