US Bridges

Route 184 over Whitford Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 27 · Structure no. 02779

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 184 over Whitford Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 184 over Whitford Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 184
CrossesWhitford Brook
Location0.3 MI E of Route 27
RouteState Highway 184
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.39474, -71.9608
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 184 over Whitford Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 184 over Whitford 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Route 184 over Whitford Brook carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 184 over Whitford Brook?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 184 over Whitford Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.