Route 156 over Duck River

Fair Condition65 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location1.0 Mi E Of US Route 1
CarriesRoute 156
CrossesDuck River
Coordinates41.30641, -72.33011

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length107.0 ft (32.6 m)
Max Span101.0 ft (30.8 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area453.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01393

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