US Bridges

Hogs Back Road over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 50 Feet South of Route 67 · Structure no. 04918

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogs Back Road over Little River is a steel arch - deck carrying Hogs Back Road over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHogs Back Road
CrossesLittle River
Location50 Feet South of Route 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.43944, -73.12856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hogs Back Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Hogs Back Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hogs Back Road over Little River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hogs Back Road over Little River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hogs Back Road over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.