Route 148 over Whalebone Creek
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI W of Route 82 · Structure no. 05395
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 148 over Whalebone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 148 over Whalebone Creek in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Route 148 over Whalebone Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 148 over Whalebone Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 148 over Whalebone Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 148 over Whalebone Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 148 over Whalebone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.