Race Hill Road #1 over West River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft E of Route 77 · Structure no. 04862
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Race Hill Road #1 over West River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Race Hill Road #1 over West River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Race Hill Road #1 over West River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Race Hill Road #1 over West River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Race Hill Road #1 over West River carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Race Hill Road #1 over West River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Race Hill Road #1 over West River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.