US Bridges

Beach Park Road over Hammock River

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S. of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04118

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Park Road over Hammock River is a concrete slab carrying Beach Park Road over Hammock River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Park Road
CrossesHammock River
Location0.5 MI S. of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.26726, -72.51004
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beach Park Road over Hammock River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Park Road over Hammock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Park Road over Hammock River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beach Park Road over Hammock River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Park Road over Hammock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.