US Bridges

Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 200 Ft W of Route 69 · Structure no. 07027

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook is a concrete frame carrying Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Road
CrossesOld Tannery Brook
Location200 Ft W of Route 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58708, -72.99369
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Road over Old Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.