Chapel Street over Metro North
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft East of State St. · Structure no. 03872
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Chapel Street over Metro North is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chapel Street over Metro North in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,441 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapel Street over Metro North built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chapel Street over Metro North 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Chapel Street over Metro North carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Chapel Street over Metro North?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Chapel Street over Metro North?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.