Depot Street over Naugatuck River
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · Off North Main Street · Structure no. 03788
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Depot Street over Naugatuck River is a steel truss - thru carrying Depot Street over Naugatuck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 90 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 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 | 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 Depot Street over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Depot Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does Depot Street over Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Depot Street over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Depot Street over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.