US Bridges

Westfield Road over Harbor Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of US Route 5 · Structure no. 03719

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Road over Harbor Brook is a concrete slab carrying Westfield Road over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestfield Road
CrossesHarbor Brook
Location0.3 MI E of US Route 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54853, -72.77495
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westfield Road over Harbor Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield Road over Harbor 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Westfield Road over Harbor Brook carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Road over Harbor Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Road over Harbor Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.