GROTON LONG PT RD
Carrying GROTON LONG PT RD over PALMER COVE
0.3 MI W OF ROUTE 215, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GROTON LONG PT RD
The GROTON LONG PT RD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries GROTON LONG PT RD over PALMER COVE. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,985 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GROTON LONG PT RD 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
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,985 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04675
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
GROTON LONG PT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare GROTON LONG PT RD 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 GROTON LONG PT RD?
GROTON LONG PT RD in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GROTON LONG PT RD inspected?
GROTON LONG PT RD'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 1,985 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GROTON LONG PT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GROTON LONG PT RD?
GROTON LONG PT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GROTON LONG PT RD?
GROTON LONG PT RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is GROTON LONG PT RD and does age affect safety?
GROTON LONG PT RD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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