US Bridges

Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · .13 Mi. North of Route 1 · Structure no. 07004

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLong Hill Road
CrossesSpinning Mill Brook
Location.13 Mi. North of Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.29028, -72.69325
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill 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 Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Long Hill Road over Spinning Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.