Gristmill RD over Moodus River
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI W of Route 149 · Structure no. 04648
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gristmill RD over Moodus River is a wood or timber slab carrying Gristmill RD over Moodus River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gristmill RD over Moodus River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Gristmill RD over Moodus 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Gristmill RD over Moodus River carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gristmill RD over Moodus River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gristmill RD over Moodus River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.