Merritt Avenue over West River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft E of Route 69 · Structure no. 04920
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,328
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt Avenue over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merritt Avenue over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 1,328 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merritt Avenue over West River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Merritt Avenue over West 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Merritt Avenue over West River carry?
About 1,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Merritt Avenue over West River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Merritt Avenue over West River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.