Falls Avenue over Steele Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 200 North of Route 73 · Structure no. 05601
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls Avenue over Steele Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falls Avenue over Steele Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls Avenue over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Falls Avenue over Steele 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 Falls Avenue over Steele Brook carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Falls Avenue over Steele Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Avenue over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.