Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 75 Ft W of Route 163 · Structure no. 04740
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,056
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook carry?
About 1,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Oxoboxo Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.