US Bridges

New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 32 · Structure no. 03967

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,964
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 9,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,806 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew London Tpke
CrossesTrading Cove Brook
Location0.2 MI N of Route 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49804, -72.10213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,964 (2023)
Projected traffic14,806 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is New London Tpke over Trading Cove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook carry?

About 9,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns New London Tpke over Trading Cove Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.