Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Off Platts Mill Road · Structure no. 03724
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol Street #1 over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.