LILY POND ROAD
Carrying LILY POND ROAD over PROV & WORC RAILROAD
0.1 MI EAST OF ROUTE 12, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LILY POND ROAD
The LILY POND ROAD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries LILY POND ROAD over PROV & WORC RAILROAD. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LILY POND 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
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 260 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05938
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 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 LILY POND 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 LILY POND 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 LILY POND ROAD?
LILY POND ROAD in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LILY POND ROAD inspected?
LILY POND 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 260 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LILY POND ROAD 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 LILY POND ROAD?
LILY POND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LILY POND ROAD?
LILY POND ROAD is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is LILY POND ROAD and does age affect safety?
LILY POND ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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