Brook Street over Wilmot Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 15 · Structure no. 03737
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brook Street over Wilmot Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brook Street over Wilmot Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brook Street over Wilmot Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brook Street over Wilmot Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Brook Street over Wilmot Brook carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Brook Street over Wilmot Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Brook Street over Wilmot Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.