Route 216 over Spaulding Brook
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI East of Route 49 · Structure no. 05457
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 216 over Spaulding Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 216 over Spaulding Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 216 over Spaulding Brook built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 216 over Spaulding 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 216 over Spaulding Brook carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 216 over Spaulding Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 216 over Spaulding Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.