Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 156 · Structure no. 04723
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mount Archer Road over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.