US Bridges

Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · At JCT of Rubber Ave&arch · Structure no. 05250

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArch Street
CrossesLong Meadow Pond Brook
LocationAt JCT of Rubber Ave&arch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.48639, -73.05946
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2018)
Projected traffic2,333 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Street over Long Meadow Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.