US Bridges

Oliver Road over Pease Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 2 150 West of Route 87 · Structure no. 06962

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Road over Pease Brook is a concrete frame carrying Oliver Road over Pease Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOliver Road
CrossesPease Brook
Location2 150 West of Route 87
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6476, -72.24666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oliver Road over Pease Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver Road over Pease 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oliver Road over Pease Brook carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oliver Road over Pease Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver Road over Pease Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.