US Bridges

Ssr 437 over New England Central RR

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft West of Thames Rv · Structure no. 05521

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssr 437 over New England Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ssr 437 over New England Central RR in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSsr 437
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location1000 Ft West of Thames Rv
RouteState Highway 437
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36223, -72.09238
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ssr 437 over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ssr 437 over New England Central RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ssr 437 over New England Central RR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ssr 437 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ssr 437 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.