Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI North of Route 165 · Structure no. 04805
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River is a concrete slab carrying Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Forge Hill Road over Pachaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.