US Bridges

RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · JCT RTE 10&ARCH &fairview · Structure no. 06097

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave
CrossesStorm Drain
LocationJCT RTE 10&ARCH &fairview
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates41.33859, -72.94102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2018)
Projected traffic15,751 by 2038
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE10&FAIRVIEW Ave over Storm Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.