US Bridges

Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 700 Ft E of Route 163 · Structure no. 04589

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,734
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,734 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,062 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBozrah Street Ext
CrossesFitchville Pond
Location700 Ft E of Route 163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55967, -72.15957
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,734 (2023)
Projected traffic4,062 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond carry?

About 2,734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bozrah Street Ext over Fitchville Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.