US Bridges

Route 154 over Deep River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 80 · Structure no. 05305

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 154 over Deep River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 154 over Deep River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 154
CrossesDeep River
Location0.6 MI N of Route 80
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates41.394, -72.43908
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 154 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 154 over Deep 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 154 over Deep River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 154 over Deep River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Route 154 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.