US Bridges

Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04818

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSill Lane #2
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.2 MI W of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.34278, -72.31156
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2024)
Projected traffic578 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sill Lane #2 over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sill Lane #2 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.