US Route 1 over Patchogue River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI S of Route 153 · Structure no. 00349
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Patchogue River is a steel truss - thru carrying US Route 1 over Patchogue River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 100 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US Route 1 over Patchogue River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US Route 1 over Patchogue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Patchogue River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Patchogue River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Patchogue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.