Poverty Road over Pomperaug River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI West Int S.Main ST · Structure no. 05029
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,551
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poverty Road over Pomperaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poverty Road over Pomperaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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 4,551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,762 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Poverty Road over Pomperaug River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Poverty Road over Pomperaug 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Poverty Road over Pomperaug River carry?
About 4,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Poverty Road over Pomperaug River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Poverty Road over Pomperaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.