Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At JCT of Bradley Avenue · Structure no. 04161
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 70 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Coe Avenue over Harbor Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.