US Bridges

Flat Meadow Road over Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 660 Ft W of Route 77 · Structure no. 06536

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Meadow Road over Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Flat Meadow Road over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. 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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CarriesFlat Meadow Road
CrossesBrook
Location660 Ft W of Route 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31478, -72.69732
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Flat Meadow Road over Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Meadow Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Flat Meadow Road over Brook carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flat Meadow Road over Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Flat Meadow Road over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.