Route 73 over Steele Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 250 East of Watertown Tl · Structure no. 01115
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 73 over Steele Brook is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Route 73 over Steele Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 111 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,831 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 73 over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 73 over Steele 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 73 over Steele Brook carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 73 over Steele Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Route 73 over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.