Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of SR 847 · Structure no. 04534
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 119 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Washington Ave. #3 over Mad 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave. #3 over Mad River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.