US Bridges

Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 200 Ft E. of Ssr 434 · Structure no. 04651

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFoxtown Road
CrossesEight Mile River
Location200 Ft E. of Ssr 434
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.4841, -72.34174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2024)
Projected traffic548 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxtown Road over Eight Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Foxtown Road over Eight Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.