Route 3 over P & W Railroad
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 66 · Structure no. 02927
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over P & W Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 3 over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over P & W Railroad built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 3 over P & W Railroad 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 3 over P & W Railroad carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over P & W Railroad?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over P & W Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.