US Bridges

Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · At Jct. Bee & Baldwin Sts · Structure no. 05940

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,981
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook is a steel culvert carrying Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,429 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Ave&bee ST
CrossesSpoon Shop Brook
LocationAt Jct. Bee & Baldwin Sts
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54479, -72.76481
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,981 (2024)
Projected traffic4,429 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook 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 2022.

How much traffic does Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook carry?

About 2,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Baldwin Ave&bee ST over Spoon Shop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.