Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 210 Ft E of Route 5 · Structure no. 04391
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Westfield Road over Abandoned Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.