Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 660 Ft W of Route 121 · Structure no. 04942
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 721
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug 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 Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River carry?
About 721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Flax Mill Lane over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.