US Bridges

Pearl Street over P & W Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1/4 Mi. North of RTE.66 · Structure no. 04032

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,958
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Pearl Street over P & W Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl Street over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPearl Street
CrossesP & W Railroad
Location1/4 Mi. North of RTE.66
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.56549, -72.65635
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2022)
Projected traffic4,395 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 Pearl Street over P & W Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl 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 Pearl Street over P & W Railroad carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pearl Street over P & W Railroad?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl Street over P & W Railroad?

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