US Bridges

Colony Road over Latimer Brook

Poor

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Matfield Ter. · Structure no. 05623

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony Road over Latimer Brook is a steel culvert carrying Colony Road over Latimer 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColony Road
CrossesLatimer Brook
Location0.1 MI E of Matfield Ter.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38381, -72.21415
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2024)
Projected traffic487 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Colony Road over Latimer Brook built?

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

What condition is Colony Road over Latimer Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Colony Road over Latimer Brook carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Colony Road over Latimer Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Colony Road over Latimer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.