Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1 MI E. of Route 156 · Structure no. 04747
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 70 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Mile Creek Road over Blackhall 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mile Creek Road over Blackhall River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.