US Bridges

Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI S of Route 153 · Structure no. 00228

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 145
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location2.4 MI S of Route 153
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates41.29399, -72.48857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,293 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 145 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.