Bowman Drive over Beacon Hill Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 500 So of Route 63 JCT · Structure no. 05503
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Drive over Beacon Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowman Drive 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 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 Bowman Drive over Beacon Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Drive 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 Bowman Drive over Beacon Hill Brook carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Drive over Beacon Hill Brook?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Drive over Beacon Hill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.