Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of Route 215 · Structure no. 04675
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,025
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,009 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove carry?
About 2,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Groton Long Pt RD over Palmer Cove?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.