Union Street over Deep River
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 350 Ft N of Route 80 · Structure no. 04637
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Deep River is a concrete slab carrying Union Street over Deep River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Union Street over Deep River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Union Street over Deep River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Union Street over Deep River carry?
About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Deep River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Deep River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.