Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI South JCT I-91 NB · Structure no. 03809
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 431 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,172 by 2041. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 60 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 Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ferry 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.