Indian Neck Avenue over Branford River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .5 MI North of Route 146 · Structure no. 06033
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Neck Avenue over Branford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Neck Avenue over Branford 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 5 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,736 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Neck Avenue over Branford River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Neck Avenue over Branford 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Indian Neck Avenue over Branford River carry?
About 3,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Indian Neck Avenue over Branford River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Neck Avenue over Branford River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.