US Bridges

Gager Road over Gardner Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 500 Ft. East of Route 163 · Structure no. 05517

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gager Road over Gardner Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gager Road over Gardner 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGager Road
CrossesGardner Brook
Location500 Ft. East of Route 163
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.5515, -72.16624
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2023)
Projected traffic403 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gager Road over Gardner Brook built?

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

What condition is Gager Road over Gardner 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 2025.

How much traffic does Gager Road over Gardner Brook carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gager Road over Gardner Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gager Road over Gardner Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.