Tuttle Avenue over Mill River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Route 10 · Structure no. 04894
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 974
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tuttle Avenue over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuttle Avenue over Mill River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 105 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 974 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,447 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tuttle Avenue over Mill River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Tuttle Avenue over Mill River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Tuttle Avenue over Mill River carry?
About 974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tuttle Avenue over Mill River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Tuttle Avenue over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.