Merritt Avenue over West River

Good Condition86 years old1,328 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location100 Ft E Of Route 69
CarriesMerritt Avenue
CrossesWest River
Coordinates41.34110, -72.97721

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Max Span52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Deck Width37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Area193.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,328 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04920

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