Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 70 · Structure no. 03940
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,962
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,887 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 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 | 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 Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheshire 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 3,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cheshire Street over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.