Route 34 over Wepawaug River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 15 · Structure no. 00948
- Built
- 1855
- 170 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 34 over Wepawaug River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Route 34 over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 170 years old, older 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 34,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,412 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 34 over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Route 34 over Wepawaug River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 34 over Wepawaug River carry?
About 34,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 34 over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Route 34 over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.