Pond Lily Avenue over West River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At JCT of Whalley Av · Structure no. 06024
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pond Lily Avenue over West River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pond Lily Avenue over West 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pond Lily Avenue over West River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pond Lily Avenue over West River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Pond Lily Avenue over West River carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pond Lily Avenue over West River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Pond Lily Avenue over West River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.