Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 149 · Structure no. 05528
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Paper Mill Road over Jeremy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Paper Mill Road over Jeremy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.