Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 425 Ft E of Route 196 · Structure no. 00852
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,361 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 16 over Pocotopaug Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.