US Bridges

Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · +/- 180 Ft East of New RD · Structure no. 06259

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,704 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Brook Road
CrossesSpruce Brook
Location+/- 180 Ft East of New RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48793, -73.26831
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2024)
Projected traffic1,704 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Spruce Brook Road over Spruce Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.