US Bridges

Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook

GoodPosted for load

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI W of Route 9 · Structure no. 06938

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeaver Meadow Road
CrossesBeaver Meadow Brook
Location0.7 MI W of Route 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.45045, -72.53881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow 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 Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Beaver Meadow Road over Beaver Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.