Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · Between Trumbull&grove ST · Structure no. 04026
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 115 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Hillhouse Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.