US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 100 South of Rte. 184 · Structure no. 06990

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesHaleys Brook
Location100 South of Rte. 184
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38941, -71.99519
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over Haleys 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring Road over Haleys Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.