US Bridges

Jewett Street over Beaver Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 243 · Structure no. 05516

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,479
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewett Street over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Jewett Street over Beaver Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,479 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,684 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJewett Street
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.7 MI N of Route 243
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.34215, -73.0725
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2024)
Projected traffic3,684 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jewett Street over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewett Street over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jewett Street over Beaver Brook carry?

About 2,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jewett Street over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jewett Street over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.