US Bridges

Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Route 9 · Structure no. 05537

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeaver Meadow Road
CrossesBeaver Meadow Brook
Location0.2 MI West of Route 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.45409, -72.53092
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Meadow 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 Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.