US Bridges

Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of S Curtis ST · Structure no. 05942

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook is a concrete slab carrying Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRasted Lane
CrossesMeetinghouse Brook
Location0.1 MI E of S Curtis ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.5148, -72.7986
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rasted Lane over Meetinghouse Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.