US Bridges

Indian Summer Self over Garden

Good

New London County, Connecticut · Indian Summer Self-Park E · Structure no. S50033T90570001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Indian Summer Self over Garden is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Summer Self over Garden in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesIndian Summer Self
CrossesGarden
LocationIndian Summer Self-Park E
Coordinates41.49145, -72.09486
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Summer Self over Garden built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Summer Self over Garden 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 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Summer Self over Garden carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Indian Summer Self over Garden?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Summer Self over Garden?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.