Patten Road over Muddy River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · RTE 22 to Mill Road · Structure no. 05504
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 906
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patten Road over Muddy River is a concrete culvert carrying Patten Road over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patten Road over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patten Road over Muddy 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Patten Road over Muddy River carry?
About 906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Patten Road over Muddy River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Patten Road over Muddy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.