River Road #1 over Sumner Brook
PoorMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 75 Feet East of Route 9 · Structure no. 04190
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,892
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road #1 over Sumner Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road #1 over Sumner Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,297 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road #1 over Sumner Brook built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is River Road #1 over Sumner Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does River Road #1 over Sumner Brook carry?
About 2,892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Road #1 over Sumner Brook?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns River Road #1 over Sumner Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.