Westfield Road over Harbor Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of US Route 5 · Structure no. 06171
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westfield Road over Harbor Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westfield Road over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westfield Road over Harbor Brook built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westfield Road over Harbor Brook 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Westfield Road over Harbor Brook carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Westfield Road over Harbor Brook?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Westfield Road over Harbor Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.