Bitgood Road over Pachaug River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1850 Ft N of Route 138 · Structure no. 04669
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bitgood Road over Pachaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bitgood Road over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bitgood Road over Pachaug River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bitgood Road over Pachaug 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bitgood Road over Pachaug River carry?
About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bitgood Road over Pachaug River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bitgood Road over Pachaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.