US Bridges

SR 609 over Moodus River

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Route 149 · Structure no. 01382

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 609 over Moodus River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 609 over Moodus River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 609
CrossesMoodus River
Location0.2 MI West of Route 149
RouteState Highway 609
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49589, -72.46036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 609 over Moodus River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 609 over Moodus 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 609 over Moodus River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 609 over Moodus River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 609 over Moodus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.