Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Blooingdale · Structure no. 05518
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 717
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 85 years old, older 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Old Mill Road over Hunts 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook carry?
About 717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Road over Hunts Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.