Route 154 over Ponset Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 200 South of Route 81 · Structure no. 05534
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 154 over Ponset Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 154 over Ponset Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 154 over Ponset Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 154 over Ponset 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Route 154 over Ponset Brook carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 154 over Ponset Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 154 over Ponset Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.