US Bridges

Brass Mill Drive over Mad River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North of Union ST · Structure no. 06545

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brass Mill Drive over Mad River is a concrete culvert carrying Brass Mill Drive over Mad River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesBrass Mill Drive
CrossesMad River
Location0.1 MI North of Union ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55256, -73.03198
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2020)
Projected traffic14,413 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brass Mill Drive over Mad River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brass Mill Drive over Mad River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brass Mill Drive over Mad River carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brass Mill Drive over Mad River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Brass Mill Drive over Mad River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.