Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Near Exit 36 Route 8 NB · Structure no. 03729
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 54 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,364 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Huntingdon Avenue over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.