Velvet Street over Muddy River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mi. West of RTE 17 · Structure no. 05744
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Velvet Street over Muddy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Velvet Street over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Velvet Street over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Velvet Street over Muddy River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Velvet Street over Muddy River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Velvet Street over Muddy River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Velvet Street over Muddy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.