US Bridges

Bradley Road over West River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft E of Route 69 · Structure no. 04921

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,890
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Road over West River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bradley Road over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBradley Road
CrossesWest River
Location100 Ft E of Route 69
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.34444, -72.97892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2023)
Projected traffic5,780 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradley Road over West River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Road 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 Bradley Road over West River carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Road over West River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Road over West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.