US Bridges

Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 138 · Structure no. 04022

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
458
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Hill Road
CrossesProv & Worc Railroad
Location1 Mile North of Route 138
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62017, -71.98931
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2022)
Projected traffic681 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Hill Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Hill Road over Prov & Worc Railroad?

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