US Bridges

W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mi. W of Route 150 · Structure no. 04834

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River is a concrete frame carrying W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Dayton Hill RD
CrossesMuddy River
Location0.1 Mi. W of Route 150
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.40637, -72.80339
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2019)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Dayton Hill RD 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 W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Dayton Hill RD over Muddy River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.