US Bridges

Burr Street over Tuttle Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 W of Gerrish Avenue · Structure no. 04882

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Street over Tuttle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Burr Street over Tuttle Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,282 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurr Street
CrossesTuttle Brook
Location100 W of Gerrish Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.27861, -72.88083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2023)
Projected traffic3,282 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Burr Street over Tuttle Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burr Street over Tuttle 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Burr Street over Tuttle Brook carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burr Street over Tuttle Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Street over Tuttle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.