US Bridges

Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI W of Route 148 · Structure no. 06614

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAbner Lane
CrossesPond Meadow Brook
Location0.1 MI W of Route 148
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38283, -72.5888
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Abner Lane over Pond Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.