US Bridges

US Route 1 over Jordan Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 156 · Structure no. 01904

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Jordan Brook is a concrete frame carrying US Route 1 over Jordan Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 109 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesJordan Brook
Location0.9 MI S of Route 156
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.34823, -72.1456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2020)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 1 over Jordan Brook built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US Route 1 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over Jordan Brook carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Jordan Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Jordan Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.