Shipyard Road over Mine Brook
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 151 · Structure no. 05610
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shipyard Road over Mine Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Shipyard Road over Mine Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shipyard Road over Mine Brook built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Shipyard Road over Mine 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Shipyard Road over Mine Brook carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shipyard Road over Mine Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Shipyard Road over Mine Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.