Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of East Wharf RD · Structure no. 04854
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Beach Road over Fence Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.