US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI S of Route 153 · Structure no. 00348
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Menunketesuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.