US Bridges

Route 80 over Deep River

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI W of Route 9 · Structure no. 03444

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 80 over Deep River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 80 over Deep River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 80
CrossesDeep River
Location0.1 MI W of Route 9
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates41.38123, -72.44823
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Route 80 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 80 over Deep 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 80 over Deep River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 80 over Deep River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Route 80 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.