Miner Street over Fall Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI W of Route 217 · Structure no. 04538
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,463
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miner Street over Fall Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Miner Street over Fall Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Miner Street over Fall Brook built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Miner Street over Fall Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Miner Street over Fall Brook carry?
About 1,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Miner Street over Fall Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Miner Street over Fall Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.