US Bridges

Camp Moween Road over Yantic River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 900 South of Route 616 · Structure no. 04717

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Moween Road over Yantic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camp Moween Road over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCamp Moween Road
CrossesYantic River
Location900 South of Route 616
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.56926, -72.2325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2024)
Projected traffic627 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Camp Moween Road over Yantic River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Moween Road over Yantic 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Moween Road over Yantic River carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Camp Moween Road over Yantic River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Moween Road over Yantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.