US Bridges

Prospect Street over P & W Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Exit FR Liberty ST No 2 · Structure no. 04031

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,295
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Prospect Street over P & W Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Street over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,295 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,382 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesProspect Street
CrossesP & W Railroad
LocationExit FR Liberty ST No 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.56391, -72.66006
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,295 (2022)
Projected traffic6,382 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Prospect Street over P & W Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect 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 2022.

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

About 4,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Street over P & W Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Street over P & W Railroad?

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