Route 163 over Pearsons Brook

Fair Condition101 years old2,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location1.65 Mi. So. Of RTE 2 EB
CarriesRoute 163
CrossesPearsons Brook
Coordinates41.54408, -72.17943

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area92.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1925

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01407

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