Sunnyside Street over Yantic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 40 Ft East of Franklin RD · Structure no. 04746
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 465
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunnyside Street over Yantic River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Sunnyside Street over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 117 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sunnyside Street over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Sunnyside Street over Yantic 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 Sunnyside Street over Yantic River carry?
About 465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sunnyside Street over Yantic River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sunnyside Street over Yantic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.