US Bridges

Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · Rt 87TO Champ.To Mtg Hse · Structure no. 04666

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook is a concrete slab carrying Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeting Hse Hll RD
CrossesSusquetonscut Brook
LocationRt 87TO Champ.To Mtg Hse
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.59833, -72.15394
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meeting Hse Hll RD over Susquetonscut Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.