Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 121 · Structure no. 04098
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Grassy Hill RD over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.