US Bridges

Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

New London County, Connecticut · .25 Miles from Mohegan Su · Structure no. 0000S5033T9029

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrading Cove Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location.25 Miles from Mohegan Su
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49423, -72.09616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Trading Cove Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.