US Bridges

Pine Ledge Road over Stream

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI E of Cedar Swamp · Structure no. 06322

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Pine Ledge Road over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Pine Ledge Road over Stream in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Ledge Road
CrossesStream
Location2.4 MI E of Cedar Swamp
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38621, -72.46017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic178 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Pine Ledge Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Ledge Road over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Ledge Road over Stream carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Ledge Road over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Ledge Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.