US Bridges

Fenn Road over Hop Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 165 Ft W of Regan Road · Structure no. 05695

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenn Road over Hop Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Fenn Road over Hop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFenn Road
CrossesHop Brook
Location165 Ft W of Regan Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53417, -73.10574
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic311 by 2038
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fenn Road over Hop Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenn Road over Hop 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Fenn Road over Hop Brook carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fenn Road over Hop Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fenn Road over Hop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.