SR 608 over Yantic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.49 MI West of SR 612 · Structure no. 04172
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 608 over Yantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 608 over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 91 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 608 over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SR 608 over Yantic 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 608 over Yantic River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 608 over Yantic River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 608 over Yantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.