US Bridges

Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · At SW Corner of Hospital · Structure no. 03745

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrandview Avenue
CrossesRobbins Street
LocationAt SW Corner of Hospital
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.558, -73.06092
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2020)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Avenue over Robbins Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.