Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 400 N of Fairy Dell Road · Structure no. 05662
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 937
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 91 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 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River 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 Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River carry?
About 937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Brickyard Road over Menunketesuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.