Spring Road over Muddy River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 17 · Structure no. 03961
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Road over Muddy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Road over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Road over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Spring Road over Muddy 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Road over Muddy River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spring Road over Muddy River?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Road over Muddy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.