US Bridges

Dutton Road over Little River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft South of Route 67 · Structure no. 04913

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutton Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dutton Road over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDutton Road
CrossesLittle River
Location100 Ft South of Route 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.43324, -73.11618
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2012)
Projected traffic357 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutton Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutton Road over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dutton Road over Little River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dutton Road over Little River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dutton Road over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.