US Bridges

Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1 MI South of Route 146 · Structure no. 05832

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPleasant Point RD
CrossesAbandoned Trolley Line
Location1 MI South of Route 146
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2697, -72.75913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic169 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Point RD over Abandoned Trolley Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.