Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 117 · Structure no. 04677
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 702
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 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 6 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 702 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl carry?
About 702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Gales Ferry Road over Ledyard Reservoir Ovfl?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.