Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River
PoorPosted for loadNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N. of Route 156 · Structure no. 06039
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 421
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River carry?
About 421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over East Br Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.