Clapboard Hill RD over East River
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · .1 MI E of East River RD · Structure no. 04859
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clapboard Hill RD over East River is a concrete frame carrying Clapboard Hill RD over East River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Clapboard Hill RD over East River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clapboard Hill RD over East River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Clapboard Hill RD over East River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Clapboard Hill RD over East River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Clapboard Hill RD over East River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.