ENTRANCE TO MALL
Carrying ENTRANCE TO MALL over UNNAMED STREAM
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT RESER, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ENTRANCE TO MALL
The ENTRANCE TO MALL bridge in New London, Connecticut carries ENTRANCE TO MALL over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ENTRANCE TO MALL compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.4 m (90 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Indian Tribal Government
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000S50020T1121
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ENTRANCE TO MALL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ENTRANCE TO MALL against other structures in New London and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ENTRANCE TO MALL?
ENTRANCE TO MALL in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ENTRANCE TO MALL inspected?
ENTRANCE TO MALL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ENTRANCE TO MALL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ENTRANCE TO MALL?
ENTRANCE TO MALL has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ENTRANCE TO MALL?
ENTRANCE TO MALL is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
How old is ENTRANCE TO MALL and does age affect safety?
ENTRANCE TO MALL was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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