US Bridges

Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1.75 West of RTE 87 · Structure no. 06805

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River is a concrete frame carrying Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTobacco Street
CrossesTen Mile River
Location1.75 West of RTE 87
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.66144, -72.27825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tobacco Street over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.