US Bridges

Parkway South over Jordan Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI E. of Cross Road · Structure no. 05841

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway South over Jordan Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Parkway South over Jordan Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesParkway South
CrossesJordan Brook
Location0.7 MI E. of Cross Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.36755, -72.15082
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2014)
Projected traffic695 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Parkway South over Jordan Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway South over Jordan 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Parkway South over Jordan Brook carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parkway South over Jordan Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Parkway South over Jordan Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.