US Bridges

Mill Street over Long Hill Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N. of Route 17 · Structure no. 05616

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Long Hill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Street over Long Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesLong Hill Brook
Location0.2 MI N. of Route 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55005, -72.64662
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,605 (2024)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Street over Long Hill Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Long Hill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Long Hill Brook carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Long Hill Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Long Hill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.