Ashland Street over Pachaug River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04674
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,214
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashland Street over Pachaug River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ashland Street over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 4,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,262 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashland Street over Pachaug River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ashland Street over Pachaug 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 Ashland Street over Pachaug River carry?
About 4,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ashland Street over Pachaug River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ashland Street over Pachaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.