Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Route 63 · Structure no. 05248
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Schmitz Avenue over Beacon Hill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.