US Bridges

Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 400 Ft W of Route 217 · Structure no. 05959

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHeritage Boulevard
CrossesMiner Brook
Location400 Ft W of Route 217
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58797, -72.7014
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Boulevard over Miner 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 Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Boulevard over Miner Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.