US Bridges

North Main Street over Great Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 540 Ft N of Route 148 · Structure no. 06061

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Great Brook is a concrete culvert carrying North Main Street over Great Brook 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesGreat Brook
Location540 Ft N of Route 148
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.40497, -72.45148
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
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 North Main Street over Great Brook built?

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

What condition is North Main Street over Great 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does North Main Street over Great Brook carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Great Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Great Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.