Route 156 over Bride Brook
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of SR 449 · Structure no. 06273
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 156 over Bride Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 156 over Bride Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,184 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 156 over Bride Brook built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 156 over Bride 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 156 over Bride Brook carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 156 over Bride Brook?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Route 156 over Bride Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.