Route 80 over Menunketesuck River
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.3.MI E. of Route 81 · Structure no. 05269
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 80 over Menunketesuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 80 over Menunketesuck River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 80 over Menunketesuck River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 80 over Menunketesuck 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 80 over Menunketesuck River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 80 over Menunketesuck River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Route 80 over Menunketesuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.