US Bridges

Cesca Lane over Ball Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 100 Ft N of Haddam Q. RD · Structure no. 06981

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesca Lane over Ball Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Cesca Lane over Ball Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCesca Lane
CrossesBall Brook
Location100 Ft N of Haddam Q. RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48963, -72.66511
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2044
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

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 Cesca Lane over Ball Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cesca Lane over Ball 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cesca Lane over Ball Brook carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cesca Lane over Ball Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cesca Lane over Ball Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.