US Bridges

Egret Road over Latimer Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 161 · Structure no. 06961

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egret Road over Latimer Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Egret Road over Latimer 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEgret Road
CrossesLatimer Brook
Location0.1 MI E of Route 161
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.3713, -72.2091
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic394 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 Egret Road over Latimer Brook built?

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

What condition is Egret Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Egret Road over Latimer Brook carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Egret Road over Latimer Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Egret Road over Latimer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.