Military Highway over Long Cove
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.7 Mile W of Route 12 · Structure no. 04129
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military Highway over Long Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Military Highway over Long Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Military Highway over Long Cove built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Military Highway over Long Cove 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Military Highway over Long Cove carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Military Highway over Long Cove?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Military Highway over Long Cove?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.