US Bridges

Glenwood Road over Indian River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft E of Route 81 · Structure no. 04117

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Road over Indian River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Glenwood Road over Indian River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlenwood Road
CrossesIndian River
Location1000 Ft E of Route 81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.28923, -72.52712
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,025 (2024)
Projected traffic4,495 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Glenwood Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Road over Indian River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Road over Indian River carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Road over Indian River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Glenwood Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.