Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road
FairNew London County, Connecticut · W. of Arcadia Road · Structure no. 05661
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road 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 Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Top Road over South Bride Brook Road?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.