East Main Street over Mad River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of Route 69 · Structure no. 03741
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Street over Mad River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying East Main Street over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Main Street over Mad River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Main Street over Mad 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does East Main Street over Mad River carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Main Street over Mad River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Street over Mad River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.