Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 213 · Structure no. 04311
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,768
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 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 Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenwood Avenue over Alewife 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove carry?
About 1,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Glenwood Avenue over Alewife Cove?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.