Waterside Lane over Hammock River
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 06296
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterside Lane over Hammock River is a wood or timber slab carrying Waterside Lane over Hammock River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterside Lane over Hammock River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waterside Lane over Hammock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Waterside Lane over Hammock River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Waterside Lane over Hammock River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Waterside Lane over Hammock River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.