Route 156 over Eight Mile River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 E of Route 82 · Structure no. 05396
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 156 over Eight Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 156 over Eight Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Route 156 over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 156 over Eight Mile 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 Route 156 over Eight Mile River carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 156 over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 156 over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.