US Bridges

Northford Road over Muddy River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of I-91 · Structure no. 04832

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,889
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northford Road over Muddy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Northford Road over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthford Road
CrossesMuddy River
Location0.5 MI S of I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.4354, -72.77979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2024)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Northford Road over Muddy River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northford 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Northford Road over Muddy River carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Northford Road over Muddy River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Northford Road over Muddy River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.