US Bridges

Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 25 Ft E of Route 161 · Structure no. 06760

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook is a concrete frame carrying Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRocco Drive
CrossesLatimer Brook
Location25 Ft E of Route 161
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39745, -72.22315
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic475 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocco Drive over Latimer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rocco Drive over Latimer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.