Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 138 · Structure no. 05851
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon Road over Doanville Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.