BOOM BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying BOOM BRIDGE ROAD over PAWCATUCK RIVER
.75 MI SW OF ANTHONY RD, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOOM BRIDGE ROAD
The BOOM BRIDGE ROAD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries BOOM BRIDGE ROAD over PAWCATUCK RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 38.3 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOOM BRIDGE ROAD 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
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 38.3 m (126 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 102 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04744
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, 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 BOOM BRIDGE 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 BOOM BRIDGE ROAD against other structures in New London and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BOOM BRIDGE ROAD?
BOOM BRIDGE ROAD in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOOM BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
BOOM BRIDGE 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 102 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOOM BRIDGE ROAD 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 BOOM BRIDGE ROAD?
BOOM BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOOM BRIDGE ROAD?
BOOM BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BOOM BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
BOOM BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
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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