US Bridges

Bridge Street over Deep River

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 100 Ft W of Route 154 · Structure no. 06056

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,302
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Deep River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge Street over Deep River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesDeep River
Location100 Ft W of Route 154
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38925, -72.43788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2024)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bridge Street over Deep River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Deep 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Deep River carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Deep River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Deep River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.