US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · .1MI E of Harprs Ferry RD · Structure no. 01227

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 92,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,000 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 & Pl
CrossesBeaver Pond Brook
Location.1MI E of Harprs Ferry RD
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.5389, -73.00729
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,200 (2018)
Projected traffic137,000 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook carry?

About 92,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 & Pl over Beaver Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.