US Bridges

South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 660 Ft S of Curtis Street · Structure no. 06982

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook is a concrete culvert carrying South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Curtis Stree
CrossesMeetinghouse Brook
Location660 Ft S of Curtis Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51414, -72.79963
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns South Curtis Stree over Meetinghouse Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.