US Bridges

Route 161 over Latimers Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of Route 85 · Structure no. 05320

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 161 over Latimers Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 161 over Latimers Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 161
CrossesLatimers Brook
Location1.0 MI S of Route 85
RouteState Highway 161
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41432, -72.2187
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 161 over Latimers Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 161 over Latimers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 161 over Latimers Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 161 over Latimers Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 161 over Latimers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.