US Bridges

Prospect Hill Road over Meadow Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 295 Ft S of Route 2 · Structure no. 04617

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Hill Road over Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Prospect Hill Road over Meadow 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2043. 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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CarriesProspect Hill Road
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location295 Ft S of Route 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58286, -72.37895
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic618 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

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 Prospect Hill Road over Meadow Brook built?

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

What condition is Prospect Hill Road over Meadow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Hill Road over Meadow Brook carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Hill Road over Meadow Brook?

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

Who owns Prospect Hill Road over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.