Pine Orchard Road over Branford River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 146 · Structure no. 03749
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Orchard Road over Branford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Orchard Road over Branford River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Orchard Road over Branford River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Orchard Road over Branford 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pine Orchard Road over Branford River carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pine Orchard Road over Branford River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Orchard Road over Branford River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.