US Bridges

East Liberty ST over Mad River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 Mile East of SR 847 · Structure no. 03681

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Liberty ST over Mad River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Liberty ST over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 118 years old, older 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 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Liberty ST
CrossesMad River
Location1.0 Mile East of SR 847
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.54767, -73.03527
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2040
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Liberty ST over Mad River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is East Liberty ST over Mad River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does East Liberty ST over Mad River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Liberty ST over Mad River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Liberty ST over Mad River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.