Route 243 over Race Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile West Route 313 · Structure no. 02860
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 243 over Race Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 243 over Race Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 243 over Race Brook built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 243 over Race 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 243 over Race Brook carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 243 over Race Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 243 over Race Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.