US Bridges

West Street over P & W Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Route 157 · Structure no. 03993

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,572
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

West Street over P & W Railroad is a concrete frame carrying West Street over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,794 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Street
CrossesP & W Railroad
Location0.1 MI South of Route 157
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.5519, -72.67239
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2024)
Projected traffic6,794 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Street over P & W Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Street over P & W Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does West Street over P & W Railroad carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Street over P & W Railroad?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns West Street over P & W Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.