US Bridges

Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 335 Ft S of Valley RD · Structure no. 04610

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River is a concrete frame carrying Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarter Hill Road
CrossesMenunketesuck River
Location335 Ft S of Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30719, -72.5056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2024)
Projected traffic533 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Hill Road over Menunketesuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.