US Bridges

Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 75 Ft N of Gilman Road · Structure no. 04591

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStanton Hill RD Ex
CrossesYantic River
Location75 Ft N of Gilman Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.57941, -72.19738
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Hill RD Ex over Yantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.