Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West of RTE 10 · Structure no. 03808
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 115 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Edgewood Avenue over West River & Park Road?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.