US Bridges

SR 710 over Fulling Mill Brook

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New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.04 MI So. of Exit 28 SB · Structure no. 01657

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 710 over Fulling Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 710 over Fulling Mill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 710
CrossesFulling Mill Brook
Location0.04 MI So. of Exit 28 SB
RouteState Highway 710
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50208, -73.04685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 710 over Fulling Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 710 over Fulling Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 710 over Fulling Mill Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 710 over Fulling Mill Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 710 over Fulling Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.