US Bridges

School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook

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New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N. of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04848

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook is a concrete frame carrying School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,172 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool Ground Road
CrossesNotch Hill Brook
Location0.3 MI N. of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.30221, -72.7688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2016)
Projected traffic8,172 by 2036
Trucks7%
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 School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is School Ground Road over Notch Hill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns School Ground Road over Notch Hill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.