US Bridges

Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 201 · Structure no. 05666

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJeremy Hill Road
CrossesAssekonk Brook
Location0.1 MI S of Route 201
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.43892, -71.91027
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2023)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jeremy Hill Road over Assekonk Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.