US Bridges

Waterman Road over Pease Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI North of Route 608 · Structure no. 04719

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterman Road over Pease Brook is a steel culvert carrying Waterman Road over Pease Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterman Road
CrossesPease Brook
Location1.6 MI North of Route 608
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.60682, -72.20513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,783 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Waterman Road over Pease Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Waterman Road over Pease 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Waterman Road over Pease Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Waterman Road over Pease Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Waterman Road over Pease Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.