Spring Road over Five Mile Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Int W Alexander Drive · Structure no. 03960
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Road over Five Mile Brook is a concrete slab carrying Spring Road over Five Mile Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Spring Road over Five Mile Brook built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Road over Five Mile 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Road over Five Mile Brook carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spring Road over Five Mile Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Road over Five Mile Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.