US Bridges

Jones Road over Ten Mile River

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 100 N of JCT Cook Hll RD · Structure no. 04718

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jones Road over Ten Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesTen Mile River
Location100 N of JCT Cook Hll RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.69339, -72.26323
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Jones Road over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Ten Mile River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Ten Mile River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.