US Bridges

SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 150 Ft South of Route 68 · Structure no. 01636

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 723
CrossesFulling Mill Brook
Location150 Ft South of Route 68
RouteState Highway 723
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50173, -73.04609
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2018)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 723 over Fulling Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 723 over Fulling Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.