US Bridges

St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 75 S of Candlewood RD · Structure no. 04681

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Peters Lane
CrossesCandlewood Hill Brook
Location75 S of Candlewood RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49379, -72.5673
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns St. Peters Lane over Candlewood Hill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.