US Bridges

Corbin Road over Farm River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 210 Ft E. of Route 100 · Structure no. 04353

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbin Road over Farm River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Corbin Road over Farm River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCorbin Road
CrossesFarm River
Location210 Ft E. of Route 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.31499, -72.8481
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic892 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Corbin Road over Farm River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corbin Road over Farm River 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 Corbin Road over Farm River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Corbin Road over Farm River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Corbin Road over Farm River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.