US Bridges

Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of S. Elm ST · Structure no. 03733

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,525
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 125 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 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,724 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Hill Road
CrossesWharton Brook
Location0.1 MI E of S. Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.43823, -72.82419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2021)
Projected traffic6,724 by 2041
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pond Hill Road over Wharton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Hill Road over Wharton Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.