US Bridges

Main Street over Shunock River

Good

New London County, Connecticut · Main St. and Wyassup Rd. · Structure no. 07006

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,133
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Shunock River is a concrete frame carrying Main Street over Shunock River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesShunock River
LocationMain St. and Wyassup Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.44108, -71.88114
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2023)
Projected traffic1,684 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main Street over Shunock River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Shunock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Shunock River carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Shunock River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Shunock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.