PEQUOT TRAIL
Carrying PEQUOT TRAIL over UNNAMED STREAM
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT RESER, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PEQUOT TRAIL
The PEQUOT TRAIL bridge in New London, Connecticut carries PEQUOT TRAIL over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PEQUOT TRAIL 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
- 1993
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- Indian Tribal Government
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000S50020T4074
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 PEQUOT TRAIL 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 PEQUOT TRAIL 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 PEQUOT TRAIL?
PEQUOT TRAIL in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PEQUOT TRAIL inspected?
PEQUOT TRAIL'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. PEQUOT TRAIL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PEQUOT TRAIL?
PEQUOT TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PEQUOT TRAIL?
PEQUOT TRAIL is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
How old is PEQUOT TRAIL and does age affect safety?
PEQUOT TRAIL was built in 1993, making it 33 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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