US Bridges

Lynn Road over Falls River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 40 Ft N. of Pond Meadow R · Structure no. 07038

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Road over Falls River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lynn Road over Falls River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLynn Road
CrossesFalls River
Location40 Ft N. of Pond Meadow R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.33111, -72.46417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic817 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lynn Road over Falls River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Road over Falls River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lynn Road over Falls River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Road over Falls River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Road over Falls River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.