Route 73 over Steele Brook

Fair Condition112 years old12,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location250 East Of Watertown Tl
CarriesRoute 73
CrossesSteele Brook
Coordinates41.58678, -73.08139

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length55.4 ft (16.9 m)
Max Span24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Deck Width60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Area309.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1914 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01115

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