US Route 1 over Oyster River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 154 · Structure no. 02300
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Oyster River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Oyster River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Oyster River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over Oyster 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Oyster River carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Oyster River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Oyster River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.