Spring Street over West River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of RTE 10 · Structure no. 03815
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Street over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Spring Street over West River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over West 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Street over West River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over West River?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over West River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.