Porter Avenue over Hop Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .1 MI East of Route 63 · Structure no. 04903
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Avenue over Hop Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Porter Avenue over Hop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 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 6 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,881 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Avenue over Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Porter Avenue over Hop 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 Porter Avenue over Hop Brook carry?
About 6,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Porter Avenue over Hop Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Avenue over Hop Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.