Route 169 over Shetucket River

Fair Condition88 years old2,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location50 Yds E Of Rts 169&97jct
CarriesRoute 169
CrossesShetucket River
Coordinates41.56611, -72.04472

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length269.0 ft (82 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area975.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01415

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