US Bridges

Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft West of Geer RD · Structure no. 04721

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTaylor Bridge Road
CrossesBartlett Brook
Location1000 Ft West of Geer RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58829, -72.25616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic224 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook 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 Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Bridge Road over Bartlett Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.