US Bridges

Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 900 Ft N of I-95 · Structure no. 03664

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Avenue
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
Location900 Ft N of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36698, -72.08223
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Avenue over Prov & Worc Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.