US Bridges

Cooper Street over Harbor Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 430 Ft E of Route 71 · Structure no. 04839

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Street over Harbor Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cooper Street over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCooper Street
CrossesHarbor Brook
Location430 Ft E of Route 71
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.5333, -72.80662
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2023)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Street over Harbor Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Street over Harbor Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper Street over Harbor Brook carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Street over Harbor Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Street over Harbor Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.