Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 156 · Structure no. 04724
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Joshuatown Road over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.