Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1000 East of Main Street · Structure no. 04444
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Parkwood Road over Little River-Hanover Res?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.