US Bridges

Cirillo Drive over Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 325 Ft. West of Woodbine · Structure no. 06789

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cirillo Drive over Brook is a concrete frame carrying Cirillo Drive over Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCirillo Drive
CrossesBrook
Location325 Ft. West of Woodbine
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.52436, -72.32097
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cirillo Drive over Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cirillo Drive over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cirillo Drive over Brook carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cirillo Drive over Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cirillo Drive over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.