US Bridges

North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Lakeside DR · Structure no. 06001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,023
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes is a concrete culvert carrying North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes 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 2,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,006 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Madison Road
CrossesGuilford Lakes
Location0.1 MI E of Lakeside DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.33195, -72.6843
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,023 (2023)
Projected traffic3,006 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes built?

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

What condition is North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes carry?

About 2,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Madison Road over Guilford Lakes?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.