Ben Merrill Road over Brook
PoorMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of Iron Works RD · Structure no. 07013
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 318
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Merrill Road over Brook is a steel culvert carrying Ben Merrill Road over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Merrill Road over Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Merrill Road over Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ben Merrill Road over Brook carry?
About 318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ben Merrill Road over Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns Ben Merrill Road over Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.