East Aurora Street over Steele Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 150 Ft North of Route 73 · Structure no. 03725
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Aurora Street over Steele Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Aurora Street over Steele Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Aurora Street over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Aurora Street over Steele 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does East Aurora Street over Steele Brook carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Aurora Street over Steele Brook?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns East Aurora Street over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.