Military Highway over Mill Cove
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI W of Route 12 · Structure no. 06561
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military Highway over Mill Cove is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Military Highway over Mill Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Military Highway over Mill Cove built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Military Highway over Mill Cove 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Military Highway over Mill Cove carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Military Highway over Mill Cove?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Military Highway over Mill Cove?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.