US Bridges

Edmund Road over Pachaug River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1000 South of Route 201 · Structure no. 04673

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmund Road over Pachaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edmund Road over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdmund Road
CrossesPachaug River
Location1000 South of Route 201
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.60965, -71.93866
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic786 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Edmund Road over Pachaug River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edmund 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 Edmund Road over Pachaug River carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edmund Road over Pachaug River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Edmund Road over Pachaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.