US Bridges

Sherman Street over Yantic River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile West of Route 2 · Structure no. 04047

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Street over Yantic River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sherman Street over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSherman Street
CrossesYantic River
Location1 Mile West of Route 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53543, -72.09468
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Street over Yantic River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Street over Yantic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Street over Yantic River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Street over Yantic River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Street over Yantic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.