US Bridges

Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI W of Shore Road · Structure no. 04075

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 88 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 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJordan Cove Road
CrossesJordan Cove
Location0.1 MI W of Shore Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.31938, -72.1489
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2024)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Cove Road over Jordan Cove?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.