SUNNYSIDE STREET
Carrying SUNNYSIDE STREET over YANTIC RIVER
40 FT EAST OF FRANKLIN RD, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUNNYSIDE STREET
The SUNNYSIDE STREET bridge in New London, Connecticut carries SUNNYSIDE STREET over YANTIC RIVER. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.6 meters (166 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 465 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUNNYSIDE STREET 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
- 1908
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 50.6 m (166 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 465 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04746
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUNNYSIDE STREET 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 SUNNYSIDE STREET 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 SUNNYSIDE STREET?
SUNNYSIDE STREET in New London, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUNNYSIDE STREET inspected?
SUNNYSIDE STREET'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 465 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUNNYSIDE STREET 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 SUNNYSIDE STREET?
SUNNYSIDE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUNNYSIDE STREET?
SUNNYSIDE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SUNNYSIDE STREET and does age affect safety?
SUNNYSIDE STREET was built in 1908, making it 118 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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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