Forest Street over Tuttle Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Burr Street · Structure no. 04883
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Street over Tuttle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Forest 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Street over Tuttle Brook built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Street over Tuttle 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Street over Tuttle Brook carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Forest Street over Tuttle Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Street over Tuttle Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.