New London Tpke over Yantic River
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · .1 Mile South of SR 642 · Structure no. 04096
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
New London Tpke over Yantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New London Tpke over Yantic River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New London Tpke over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is New London Tpke over Yantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does New London Tpke over Yantic River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is New London Tpke over Yantic River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns New London Tpke over Yantic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.