Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 450FT West of RTE 172 Int · Structure no. 05032
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook 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 Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Brook Road over Transylvania Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.