Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 150 Ft E. of Route 15 · Structure no. 03734
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,574 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 49 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac 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 2023.
How much traffic does Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Quinnipiac Street over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.