Orchard Street over Beaver Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2000 East of Rte. 115 · Structure no. 06570
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Street over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Street over Beaver 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Orchard Street over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Street over Beaver 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Orchard Street over Beaver Brook carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Street over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Street over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.