US Bridges

Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Ssr 434 · Structure no. 06126

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River is a other culvert carrying Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHaywardville Road
CrossesEight Mile River
Location0.2 MI E of Ssr 434
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49644, -72.34644
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Haywardville Road over Eight Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.