US Bridges

Unger Road over Hunts Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E Hunts Brook RD · Structure no. 06058

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unger Road over Hunts Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Unger Road over Hunts Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnger Road
CrossesHunts Brook
Location0.1 MI E Hunts Brook RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41914, -72.15126
Functional classRural 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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2038
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 Unger Road over Hunts Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unger Road over Hunts 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 Unger Road over Hunts Brook carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Unger Road over Hunts Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Unger Road over Hunts Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.