US Bridges

Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Route 69 · Structure no. 05482

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,394
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir is a concrete culvert carrying Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir 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 5 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 2,394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,557 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMunson Road
CrossesScoville Reservoir
Location0.4 MI E of Route 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58887, -72.98557
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,394 (2023)
Projected traffic3,557 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir built?

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

What condition is Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir carry?

About 2,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Munson Road over Scoville Reservoir?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.