US Bridges

Parks Road over Broad Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 164 · Structure no. 05520

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Road over Broad Brook is a concrete slab carrying Parks Road over Broad Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 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 5 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Road
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.3 MI N of Route 164
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55183, -71.96408
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Parks Road over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Parks Road over Broad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Road over Broad Brook carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parks Road over Broad Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Road over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.