Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 500FT W of Route 156 · Structure no. 04726
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Macintosh 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 2024.
How much traffic does Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Macintosh Road over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.