US Bridges

Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Pilgrim RD · Structure no. 06989

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,652
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,652 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,941 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Avenue
CrossesBrandegee Lake
Location0.2 MI West of Pilgrim RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37631, -72.12611
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,652 (2024)
Projected traffic3,941 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake 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 Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake carry?

About 2,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Avenue over Brandegee Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.