Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 114 · Structure no. 06758
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Tavern Road over Silver 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 Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Tavern Road over Silver Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.