US Bridges

Norman Road over Pachaug River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI South of Route 201 · Structure no. 05568

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Road over Pachaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Norman Road over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 719 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorman Road
CrossesPachaug River
Location0.2 MI South of Route 201
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.60891, -71.95911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2024)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norman Road over Pachaug River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman Road over Pachaug 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Norman Road over Pachaug River carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Norman Road over Pachaug River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Road over Pachaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.