US Bridges

Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 66 · Structure no. 05381

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 years old, older 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJackson Street #1
CrossesP & W Railroad
Location0.1 MI N of Route 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.56027, -72.6638
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street #1 over P & W Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.