Route 156 over Niantic River & Local RD

Fair Condition35 years old6,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location.80 Mi E Of Jct Route 161
CarriesRoute 156
CrossesNiantic River & Local RD
Coordinates41.32400, -72.17653

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length1827.1 ft (556.9 m)
Max Span144.0 ft (43.9 m)
Deck Width45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Area7685.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,700 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number06026

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