US Bridges

Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1200 Feet East of Rt. 16 · Structure no. 07018

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoshen Hill Road
CrossesExeter Brook
Location1200 Feet East of Rt. 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.60666, -72.25708
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Hill Road over Exeter 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 Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Hill Road over Exeter Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.