US Bridges

Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 North of Church ST · Structure no. 03996

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa is a masonry arch - deck carrying Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,538 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitney Avenue
CrossesFarmington Canal Greenwa
Location100 North of Church ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31132, -72.92234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,538 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa 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 Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Avenue over Farmington Canal Greenwa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.