US Bridges

Route 80 over Rogers Pond

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 9 · Structure no. 01408

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 80 over Rogers Pond is a concrete slab carrying Route 80 over Rogers Pond in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 80
CrossesRogers Pond
Location0.2 MI E of Route 9
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates41.38128, -72.44141
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,470 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Route 80 over Rogers Pond built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 80 over Rogers Pond 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 Route 80 over Rogers Pond carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 80 over Rogers Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 80 over Rogers Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.