Connelly Parkway over Mill River
PoorPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 10 · Structure no. 04293
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Connelly Parkway over Mill River is a concrete tee beam carrying Connelly Parkway over Mill River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Connelly Parkway over Mill River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Connelly Parkway over Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Connelly Parkway over Mill River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Connelly Parkway over Mill River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Connelly Parkway over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.