Potash Hill Road over Little River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI East of Main ST · Structure no. 04773
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potash Hill Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Potash Hill Road over Little River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 87 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potash Hill Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Potash Hill Road over Little 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 Potash Hill Road over Little River carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Potash Hill Road over Little River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Potash Hill Road over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.