Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1.6 Miles North of I-395 · Structure no. 06255
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook 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 2021.
How much traffic does Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.