US Bridges

Cross Road over Jordan Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 200 Ft S of Route 85 · Structure no. 06140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,082
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over Jordan Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cross Road over Jordan Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,082 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,065 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCross Road
CrossesJordan Brook
Location200 Ft S of Route 85
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38437, -72.1579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,082 (2024)
Projected traffic6,065 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cross Road over Jordan Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Road over Jordan Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Road over Jordan Brook carry?

About 4,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over Jordan Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over Jordan Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.