Route 145 over Menunketesuck River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of I-95 Exit 64 · Structure no. 05701
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 145 over Menunketesuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 145 over Menunketesuck River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 145 over Menunketesuck River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 145 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 145 over Menunketesuck River carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 145 over Menunketesuck River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 145 over Menunketesuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.