Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI North of Route 138 · Structure no. 04668
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 354
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bitgood Road over Hopeville 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond carry?
About 354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bitgood Road over Hopeville Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.