Heritage Road over Pomperaug River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of Route 6 · Structure no. 05034
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heritage Road over Pomperaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heritage Road over Pomperaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Heritage Road over Pomperaug River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heritage 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Heritage Road over Pomperaug River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Heritage Road over Pomperaug River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Heritage Road over Pomperaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.