US Bridges

Route 85 over Judd Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI N of Route 16 · Structure no. 01249

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 85 over Judd Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 85 over Judd Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 85
CrossesJudd Brook
Location1.6 MI N of Route 16
RouteState Highway 85
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.59624, -72.34088
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 85 over Judd Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 85 over Judd Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 85 over Judd Brook carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 85 over Judd Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 85 over Judd Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.