Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 200 Ft So JCT Rubber Ave · Structure no. 05538
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Andrew Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.