River Road over Falls River
PoorMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Book Hill RD · Structure no. 04663
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,677
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Falls River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,677 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Falls River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Falls River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Falls River carry?
About 2,677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Falls River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Falls River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.