Mill Street over Sumner Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Saybrook Road · Structure no. 04533
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Street over Sumner Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over Sumner Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Street over Sumner Brook built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Mill Street over Sumner Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Street over Sumner Brook carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mill Street over Sumner Brook?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Street over Sumner Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.