Route 71 over Harbor Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Cooper St. · Structure no. 01080
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Harbor Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 71 over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over Harbor Brook built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 over Harbor 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Harbor Brook carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Harbor Brook?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Harbor Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.