US Bridges

Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 500 Ft East of Wilmot RD · Structure no. 06877

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesBrookside Avenue
CrossesWintergreen Brook
Location500 Ft East of Wilmot RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.34316, -72.95639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic817 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Avenue over Wintergreen Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.