Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 160 Ft W of Route 81 · Structure no. 06301
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 years old, older 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Dish Mill Road over Ponset 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Dish Mill Road over Ponset Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.