US Bridges

Main St. #2 over Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 50 E of Cheney ST · Structure no. 05289

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,442
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. #2 over Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Main St. #2 over Brook 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 3,442 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,114 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain St. #2
CrossesBrook
Location50 E of Cheney ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.34507, -72.45176
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,442 (2021)
Projected traffic5,114 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Main St. #2 over Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. #2 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. #2 over Brook carry?

About 3,442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main St. #2 over Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. #2 over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.