US Bridges

Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · At Middlebury - Oxford Tl · Structure no. 04901

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGuntown Road
CrossesLong Meadow Pond Brook
LocationAt Middlebury - Oxford Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48929, -73.10425
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Guntown Road over Long Meadow Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.