Route 70 over Broad Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 320 Ft W of Meriden T.L. · Structure no. 01077
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 70 over Broad Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 70 over Broad Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 70 over Broad Brook built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 70 over Broad 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 70 over Broad Brook carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 70 over Broad Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 70 over Broad Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.