Scott Hill Road over Yantic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · North of Ex 22 Off RTE 2 · Structure no. 04720
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,273
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scott Hill Road over Yantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott Hill Road over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Scott Hill Road over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scott Hill Road over Yantic 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Scott Hill Road over Yantic River carry?
About 1,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Scott Hill Road over Yantic River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Scott Hill Road over Yantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.