US Bridges

Heatherwood Drive over Brook

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New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Summer Hill · Structure no. 04857

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heatherwood Drive over Brook is a concrete frame carrying Heatherwood Drive over Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeatherwood Drive
CrossesBrook
Location0.2 MI E of Summer Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.34802, -72.61745
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2023)
Projected traffic593 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heatherwood Drive over Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heatherwood Drive over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Heatherwood Drive over Brook carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heatherwood Drive over Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Heatherwood Drive over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.