US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 700 Ft W of Route 161 · Structure no. 04659

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,348
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,489 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesPattagansett River
Location700 Ft W of Route 161
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.35574, -72.21251
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2024)
Projected traffic3,489 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River carry?

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Pattagansett River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.