Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Route 15 · Structure no. 03735
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,574 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wallace Raceway built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Quinnipiac Street over Wallace Raceway?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.