US Bridges

Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 150 W. of S. Curtis St. · Structure no. 05615

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedarwood Drive
CrossesMeetinghouse Brook
Location150 W. of S. Curtis St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50583, -72.80094
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2024)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cedarwood Drive over Meetinghouse Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.