Bear Hill Road over Bladen River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 660 Ft N of Route 67 · Structure no. 04897
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Hill Road over Bladen River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bear Hill Road over Bladen River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bear Hill Road over Bladen River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Hill Road over Bladen 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Hill Road over Bladen River carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bear Hill Road over Bladen River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Hill Road over Bladen River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.