South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI W of Route 10 · Structure no. 04837
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns South Brooksvale R over Willow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.