Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W of Route 9 · Structure no. 05459
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 148 over Pattaconk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 148 over Pattaconk Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.