Wawecus Street over Yantic River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile South of SR 642 · Structure no. 04078
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wawecus Street over Yantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wawecus Street over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wawecus Street over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Wawecus 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wawecus Street over Yantic River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wawecus Street over Yantic River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wawecus Street over Yantic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.