US Bridges

New City Road over New City Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of RTE 19 · Structure no. 04775

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New City Road over New City Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying New City Road over New City Brook in Tolland 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNew City Road
CrossesNew City Brook
Location0.4 Mile North of RTE 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.99676, -72.24914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic669 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 New City Road over New City Brook built?

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

What condition is New City Road over New City 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New City Road over New City Brook carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New City Road over New City Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns New City Road over New City Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.