Route 154 over Falls River
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 9 · Structure no. 04869
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 154 over Falls River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 154 over Falls River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 154 over Falls River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 154 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 154 over Falls River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 154 over Falls River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 154 over Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.