US Bridges

Route 121 over Wepawaug River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 15 · Structure no. 05310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 121 over Wepawaug River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 121 over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 121
CrossesWepawaug River
Location0.2 MI S of Route 15
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates41.28394, -73.04049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2015)
Projected traffic8,618 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 121 over Wepawaug River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 121 over Wepawaug 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 121 over Wepawaug River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 121 over Wepawaug River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 121 over Wepawaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.