US Bridges

Lane Street over Wilmot Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft N of Route 15 · Structure no. 03738

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Street over Wilmot Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lane Street over Wilmot Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLane Street
CrossesWilmot Brook
Location100 Ft N of Route 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.35844, -72.94189
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lane Street over Wilmot Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane Street over Wilmot 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lane Street over Wilmot Brook carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lane Street over Wilmot Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Street over Wilmot Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.