US Bridges

New Road over Rocky Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of E Thompson RD · Structure no. 06158

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over Rocky Brook is a steel culvert carrying New Road over Rocky Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesRocky Brook
Location0.5 MI S of E Thompson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.00559, -71.80742
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2024)
Projected traffic551 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Road over Rocky Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Road over Rocky Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does New Road over Rocky Brook carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Road over Rocky Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New Road over Rocky Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.