US Bridges

High Street over P & W Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 66 · Structure no. 04358

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,166
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

High Street over P & W Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High Street over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,704 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesP & W Railroad
Location0.3 MI N of Route 66
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.56511, -72.65794
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,166 (2022)
Projected traffic4,704 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 High Street over P & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does High Street over P & W Railroad carry?

About 3,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Street over P & W Railroad?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over P & W Railroad?

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