Route 154 over South Cove
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 4.08 MI North of Route 1 · Structure no. 06275
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 154 over South Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 154 over South Cove in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 154 over South Cove built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 154 over South Cove 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 154 over South Cove carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 154 over South Cove?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 154 over South Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.