Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 100 Ft South of Route 138 · Structure no. 05657
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?
About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Prov & Worc Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.