River Road over Choate Brook
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N/Old Jewett City · Structure no. 04758
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 714
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Choate Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Choate Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 River Road over Choate Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Choate 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Choate Brook carry?
About 714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Choate Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Choate Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.