Church ST South #1 over Route 34
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Btwn N & S Frontage Roads · Structure no. 00951
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church ST South #1 over Route 34 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church ST South #1 over Route 34 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church ST South #1 over Route 34 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Church ST South #1 over Route 34 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 Church ST South #1 over Route 34 carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Church ST South #1 over Route 34?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Church ST South #1 over Route 34?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.