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I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 85 · Structure no. 01768

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,100
1017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 58,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,331 by 1037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 & Parkway N.
CrossesJordan Brook
Location0.9 MI S of Route 85
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36819, -72.15091
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,100 (1017)
Projected traffic86,331 by 1037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook carry?

About 58,100 vehicles per day (1017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-95 & Parkway N. over Jordan Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.