US Bridges

Town Farm Road over Williams Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 01 MI S of Shewville Rd. · Structure no. 06002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Farm Road over Williams Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Town Farm Road over Williams Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTown Farm Road
CrossesWilliams Brook
Location01 MI S of Shewville Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.43502, -71.96414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic184 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Town Farm Road over Williams Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Farm Road over Williams 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Town Farm Road over Williams Brook carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Town Farm Road over Williams Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Town Farm Road over Williams Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.