US Bridges

Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Tompkins ST Intersection · Structure no. 05041

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntingdon Avenue
CrossesSteele Brook
LocationTompkins ST Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.57525, -73.06435
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Huntingdon Avenue over Steele Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.