Old State Road #3 over Little River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100 East of JCT Rt 67&42 · Structure no. 04914
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 407
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State Road #3 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old State Road #3 over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old State Road #3 over Little River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State Road #3 over Little River 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Old State Road #3 over Little River carry?
About 407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old State Road #3 over Little River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old State Road #3 over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.