US Bridges

Shadduck Road over Hop Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 188 · Structure no. 05407

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadduck Road over Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shadduck Road over Hop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShadduck Road
CrossesHop Brook
Location0.3 MI S of Route 188
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.52374, -73.09323
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2023)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shadduck Road over Hop Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadduck Road over Hop Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Shadduck Road over Hop Brook carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shadduck Road over Hop Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shadduck Road over Hop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.