Pleasant Street over Yantic River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 70FT N Otrobando Avenue · Structure no. 04745
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,027
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Street over Yantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Street over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pleasant Street over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Pleasant Street over Yantic 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 Pleasant Street over Yantic River carry?
About 1,027 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Street over Yantic River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Street over Yantic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.