Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Naugatuck High School · Structure no. 05246
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Rubber Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.