US Bridges

Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Bethmour RD · Structure no. 06663

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPinebrook Crossing
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.1 MI E of Bethmour RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39026, -73.02998
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinebrook Crossing over Pine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pinebrook Crossing over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.