US Bridges

Mcdermott Road over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.47 M. S of RTE 103 · Structure no. 06131

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdermott Road over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Mcdermott Road over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdermott Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.47 M. S of RTE 103
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.33926, -72.87158
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2023)
Projected traffic498 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 Mcdermott Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdermott Road over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdermott Road over Little River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcdermott Road over Little River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mcdermott Road over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.