US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 15 · Structure no. 05908
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook is a concrete slab carrying US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,228 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US Route 5 over Meeting House 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook carry?
About 26,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 5 over Meeting House Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.