PROSPECT HILL ROAD
Carrying PROSPECT HILL ROAD over ROUTE 2
1.0 MI E OF ROUTE 149, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PROSPECT HILL ROAD
The PROSPECT HILL ROAD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries PROSPECT HILL ROAD over ROUTE 2. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 34,200 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 PROSPECT 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1959
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 34,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00395
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 PROSPECT 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 PROSPECT 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 PROSPECT HILL ROAD?
PROSPECT HILL ROAD in New London, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PROSPECT HILL ROAD inspected?
PROSPECT 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 34,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PROSPECT 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 PROSPECT HILL ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PROSPECT HILL ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining PROSPECT HILL ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for PROSPECT HILL ROAD in the NBI.
How old is PROSPECT HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
PROSPECT HILL ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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