US Bridges

Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook

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New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W of Hemingway Ave · Structure no. 04052

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDodge Avenue
CrossesTuttle Brook
Location0.5 MI W of Hemingway Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27392, -72.88589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,606 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge Avenue over Tuttle 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge Avenue over Tuttle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.