US Bridges

Christian Street over Catlin Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.00 MI E of US Route 5 · Structure no. 06721

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christian Street over Catlin Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Christian Street over Catlin Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChristian Street
CrossesCatlin Brook
Location1.00 MI E of US Route 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.45628, -72.80335
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic8,470 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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 Christian Street over Catlin Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christian Street over Catlin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Christian Street over Catlin Brook carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Christian Street over Catlin Brook?

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

Who owns Christian Street over Catlin Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.