Essex Street over Pratt Cove
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI E of Route 154 · Structure no. 04638
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex Street over Pratt Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Essex Street over Pratt Cove in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Essex Street over Pratt Cove built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Essex Street over Pratt Cove 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 Essex Street over Pratt Cove carry?
About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Essex Street over Pratt Cove?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Essex Street over Pratt Cove?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.