US Bridges

East Ramsdell ST over West River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1 Tenth North of Route 63 · Structure no. 04886

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,326
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ramsdell ST over West River is a concrete culvert carrying East Ramsdell ST over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 74 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,428 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ramsdell ST
CrossesWest River
Location1 Tenth North of Route 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.33288, -72.9741
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2018)
Projected traffic6,428 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Ramsdell ST over West River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is East Ramsdell ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does East Ramsdell ST over West River carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Ramsdell ST over West River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns East Ramsdell ST over West River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.