US Bridges

Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 750 Feet N of U.S.Route 1 · Structure no. 04807

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Clinton Road
CrossesPatchogue River
Location750 Feet N of U.S.Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2878, -72.45156
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Clinton Road over Patchogue River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.