Universal DR North over Muddy River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S Sackett Pt RD · Structure no. 04879
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,364
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Universal DR North over Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Universal DR North over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 14,364 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,343 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Universal DR North over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Universal DR North over Muddy 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Universal DR North over Muddy River carry?
About 14,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Universal DR North over Muddy River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Universal DR North over Muddy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.