Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 156 · Structure no. 04074
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,802
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River carry?
About 1,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fairhaven Road over Pattagansett River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.