Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2 Miles North of Route 10 · Structure no. 06204
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepard Avenue over Shepard 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Shepard Avenue over Shepard Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.