WAWECUS HILL ROAD
Carrying WAWECUS HILL ROAD over INTERSTATE-395
.6 MI NORTH OF ROUTE 82, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WAWECUS HILL ROAD
The WAWECUS HILL ROAD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries WAWECUS HILL ROAD over INTERSTATE-395. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 60,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WAWECUS HILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00272
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAWECUS HILL ROAD 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 WAWECUS HILL ROAD 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 WAWECUS HILL ROAD?
WAWECUS HILL ROAD in New London, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WAWECUS HILL ROAD inspected?
WAWECUS HILL ROAD'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 60,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAWECUS HILL ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WAWECUS HILL ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WAWECUS HILL ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining WAWECUS HILL ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for WAWECUS HILL ROAD in the NBI.
How old is WAWECUS HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
WAWECUS HILL ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 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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