US Bridges

US Route 1 over Queach Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 01885

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Queach Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US Route 1 over Queach Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,031 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesQueach Brook
Location0.7 MI S of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.29096, -72.79622
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2016)
Projected traffic23,031 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Route 1 over Queach Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 over Queach 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 US Route 1 over Queach Brook carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Queach Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Queach Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.