RT138 & LINCOLN SQ
Carrying RT138 & LINCOLN SQ over ABANDONED CANAL
1 MI EAST OF ROUTE 12, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RT138 & LINCOLN SQ
The RT138 & LINCOLN SQ bridge in New London, Connecticut carries RT138 & LINCOLN SQ over ABANDONED CANAL. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, 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 16.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RT138 & LINCOLN SQ 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
- 1946
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.9 m (75 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01354
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT138 & LINCOLN SQ 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 RT138 & LINCOLN SQ 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 RT138 & LINCOLN SQ?
RT138 & LINCOLN SQ in New London, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT138 & LINCOLN SQ inspected?
RT138 & LINCOLN SQ'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 3,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT138 & LINCOLN SQ 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 RT138 & LINCOLN SQ?
RT138 & LINCOLN SQ has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT138 & LINCOLN SQ?
RT138 & LINCOLN SQ is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RT138 & LINCOLN SQ and does age affect safety?
RT138 & LINCOLN SQ was built in 1946, making it 80 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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