Route 201 over Pachaug River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .3 MI North of Route 165 · Structure no. 05717
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 201 over Pachaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 201 over Pachaug River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 201 over Pachaug River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 201 over Pachaug River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 201 over Pachaug River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 201 over Pachaug River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 201 over Pachaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.