Bell Street over Sawmill Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 200 Ft N of Sawmill Road · Structure no. 04542
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Street over Sawmill Brook is a steel culvert carrying Bell Street over Sawmill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Street over Sawmill Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Street over Sawmill 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 Bell Street over Sawmill Brook carry?
About 169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bell Street over Sawmill Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Street over Sawmill Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.