Hillfield Road over Eaton Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI West of Rt 10 · Structure no. 06984
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillfield Road over Eaton Brook is a concrete frame carrying Hillfield Road over Eaton 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillfield Road over Eaton Brook built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillfield Road over Eaton 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Hillfield Road over Eaton Brook carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hillfield Road over Eaton Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hillfield Road over Eaton Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.