Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 500 West of Route 44 · Structure no. 05897
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 6 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,082 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet carry?
About 3,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Street over Highland Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.