Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 16 · Structure no. 04456
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Comstock Bridge RD over Dickerson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.