Sharon Road over Mad River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · .3 MI East of Route 69 · Structure no. 05042
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharon Road over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharon Road over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sharon Road over Mad River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Sharon Road over Mad River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sharon Road over Mad River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sharon Road over Mad River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sharon Road over Mad River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.