US Route 1 over Mystic River

Fair Condition104 years old11,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location.5 Miles East Of SR 614
CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesMystic River
Coordinates41.35471, -71.96874

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length220.1 ft (67.1 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area704.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,000 (2017)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number00362

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