Willow Street over Willow Brook
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI East of Route 10 · Structure no. 04896
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Street over Willow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Willow Street over Willow Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willow Street over Willow Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow Street over Willow Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Willow Street over Willow Brook carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Willow Street over Willow Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Street over Willow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.