US Bridges

Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles W of SR 847 · Structure no. 03731

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,999 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntingdon Avenue
CrossesHancock Brook
Location0.2 Miles W of SR 847
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58508, -73.05149
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2020)
Projected traffic36,999 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock 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 Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Huntingdon Avenue over Hancock Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.