Scard Road over Muddy River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Whirlwind Hll · Structure no. 04831
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 714
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scard Road over Muddy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scard Road over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 80 years old, older 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Scard Road over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Scard Road over Muddy 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Scard Road over Muddy River carry?
About 714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Scard Road over Muddy River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Scard Road over Muddy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.