US Bridges

Higgins Road over Willow Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI W of Route 10 · Structure no. 05967

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,564
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higgins Road over Willow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Higgins Road over Willow Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,564 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,296 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHiggins Road
CrossesWillow Brook
Location0.6 MI W of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48602, -72.91825
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,564 (2023)
Projected traffic5,296 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Higgins Road over Willow Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higgins Road over Willow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Higgins Road over Willow Brook carry?

About 3,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Higgins Road over Willow Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Higgins Road over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.