Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .1 MI South of Rubber Ave · Structure no. 04902
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,825
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street 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 Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?
About 1,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.