US Bridges

Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 50 Feet West of Route 17 · Structure no. 05958

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook is a steel culvert carrying Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,486 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWesleyan Hills Roa
CrossesLong Hill Brook
Location50 Feet West of Route 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52423, -72.66603
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2024)
Projected traffic3,486 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Wesleyan Hills Roa over Long Hill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.