US Bridges

Route 151 over Moodus River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 105 Ft N of Route 149 · Structure no. 05467

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 151 over Moodus River is a concrete frame carrying Route 151 over Moodus River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 151
CrossesMoodus River
Location105 Ft N of Route 149
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates41.50169, -72.4555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,823 by 2041
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 151 over Moodus River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 151 over Moodus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 151 over Moodus River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 151 over Moodus River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 151 over Moodus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.