West Street over Middle River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile South of RTE 190 · Structure no. 04781
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Street over Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Street over Middle River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Street over Middle River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 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 West Street over Middle River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Street over Middle River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Street over Middle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.