US Bridges

Route 22 over Munger Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 80 · Structure no. 00895

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 22 over Munger Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 22 over Munger Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 22
CrossesMunger Brook
Location0.3 MI E of Route 80
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.32509, -72.76346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2020)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 22 over Munger Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 22 over Munger Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 22 over Munger Brook carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 22 over Munger Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 22 over Munger Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.