Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 300 Ft W of Glen Ridge RD · Structure no. 06826
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 216 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,455 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail carry?
About 5,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Hamden Hills Drive over Shepard Brook & RR Trail?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.