Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · .75 MI SW of Anthony RD · Structure no. 04744
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.