Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Ocean Ave. · Structure no. 03654
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,024
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove carry?
About 1,024 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Avenue over Alewife Cove?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.