Route 22 over Muddy River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI W of Route 17 · Structure no. 05787
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 22 over Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 22 over Muddy River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Route 22 over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 22 over Muddy River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 22 over Muddy River carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 22 over Muddy River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 22 over Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.