Center Street over Middle River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 130 Ft FR JCT West Street · Structure no. 04780
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Middle River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Center Street over Middle River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 155 years old, older 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Street over Middle River built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is Center Street over Middle River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Center Street over Middle River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Middle River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Middle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.