US Bridges

Peck Lane over Ten Mile River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of I-691 · Structure no. 03939

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,769
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peck Lane over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peck Lane over Ten Mile River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,114 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeck Lane
CrossesTen Mile River
Location0.5 MI S of I-691
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55188, -72.905
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2023)
Projected traffic4,114 by 2043
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 Peck Lane over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peck Lane over Ten Mile River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Peck Lane over Ten Mile River carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Peck Lane over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Peck Lane over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.