US Bridges

Tommys Path over Gulf Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI East of Route 22 · Structure no. 04876

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tommys Path over Gulf Brook is a concrete slab carrying Tommys Path over Gulf Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTommys Path
CrossesGulf Brook
Location0.3 MI East of Route 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38104, -72.78585
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2023)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tommys Path over Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tommys Path over Gulf Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tommys Path over Gulf Brook carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tommys Path over Gulf Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tommys Path over Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.