US Bridges

SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 Mi. East of Route 162 · Structure no. 05936

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 736
CrossesCalf Pen Meadow Creek
Location1.2 Mi. East of Route 162
RouteState Highway 736
Coordinates41.21136, -73.02795
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 736 over Calf Pen Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.