US Bridges

Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 10 · Structure no. 04014

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTreadwell Street
CrossesFarmington Canal Greenwa
Location0.1 MI E of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.35316, -72.92714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Treadwell Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Treadwell Street over Farmington Canal Greenwa?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.