Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Town Dpw · Structure no. 05539
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,731 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Brookside 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 Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Brookside Avenue over Long Meadow Pond Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.