US Bridges

Route 157 over P&w Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI North of Durham Tl · Structure no. 04310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 157 over P&w Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 157 over P&w Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 157
CrossesP&w Railroad
Location0.4 MI North of Durham Tl
RouteState Highway 157
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49323, -72.71878
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Route 157 over P&w Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 157 over P&w Railroad 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Route 157 over P&w Railroad carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 157 over P&w Railroad?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 157 over P&w Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.