South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile No. of Route 42 · Structure no. 03001
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 105 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).
Who owns South Main Street over Beacon Falls Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.