Little City Road over Ponset Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 825 Ft W of Route 81 · Structure no. 04688
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little City Road over Ponset Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Little City Road over Ponset Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little City Road over Ponset Brook built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little City Road over Ponset Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Little City Road over Ponset Brook carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Little City Road over Ponset Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Little City Road over Ponset Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.