US Bridges

Picket Lane over Hersig Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 M S of Maiden Lane · Structure no. 07125

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,919
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Picket Lane over Hersig Brook is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Picket Lane over Hersig 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.

It carries about 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPicket Lane
CrossesHersig Brook
Location0.1 M S of Maiden Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.47775, -72.67142
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2024)
Projected traffic2,851 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Picket Lane over Hersig Brook built?

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

What condition is Picket Lane over Hersig 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Picket Lane over Hersig Brook carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Picket Lane over Hersig Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Picket Lane over Hersig Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.