US Bridges

Marion Road over Ten Mile River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 70 · Structure no. 05968

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Road over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marion Road over Ten Mile River 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarion Road
CrossesTen Mile River
Location0.2 MI W of Route 70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52229, -72.93621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2023)
Projected traffic993 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Marion Road over Ten Mile River built?

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

What condition is Marion Road over Ten Mile River 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 Marion Road over Ten Mile River carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marion Road over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Road over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.