Route 164 over Broad Brook
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI North of Route 165 · Structure no. 05651
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 164 over Broad Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 164 over Broad Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 164 over Broad Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 164 over Broad Brook 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 164 over Broad Brook carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 164 over Broad Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 164 over Broad Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.