US Bridges

Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · Over Long Meadow Pond Brk · Structure no. 04907

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRubber Avenue Ext.
CrossesLong Meadow Pond Brook
LocationOver Long Meadow Pond Brk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49678, -73.08908
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,863 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rubber Avenue Ext. over Long Meadow Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.