Prindle Road over Oyster River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 575 Ft W of Morgan Lane · Structure no. 06592
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prindle Road over Oyster River is a concrete culvert carrying Prindle Road over Oyster River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prindle Road over Oyster River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prindle Road over Oyster 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Prindle Road over Oyster River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Prindle Road over Oyster River?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Prindle Road over Oyster River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.