US Bridges

Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI West of Route 154 · Structure no. 05515

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJail Hill Road
CrossesBeaver Meadow Brook
Location1.1 MI West of Route 154
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.46574, -72.51451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2023)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jail Hill Road over Beaver Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.