US Bridges

Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · Over Long Meadow Pond · Structure no. 05035

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,648
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLong Meadow Road
CrossesLong Meadow Pond
LocationOver Long Meadow Pond
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49931, -73.12449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2023)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Long Meadow Road over Long Meadow Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.