SR 602 over Falls River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI N of Route 154 · Structure no. 05296
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 602 over Falls River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 602 over Falls 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 602 over Falls River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 602 over Falls 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 602 over Falls River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 602 over Falls River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR 602 over Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.