US Bridges

Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 580 Ft E of Ssr 434 · Structure no. 05267

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River is a wood or timber slab carrying Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJones Hill Road
CrossesEight Mile River
Location580 Ft E of Ssr 434
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.46694, -72.33731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Hill Road over Eight Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.