Walnut Street over Falls River
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 90 Ft S of Main Street · Structure no. 04660
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 963
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Falls River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Walnut Street over Falls River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Falls River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Falls 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 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Falls River carry?
About 963 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Falls River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Falls River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.