US Bridges

Gulf Street over Gulf Pond

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of Route 162 · Structure no. 04094

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Street over Gulf Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf Street over Gulf Pond in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGulf Street
CrossesGulf Pond
Location0.8 MI S of Route 162
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.21098, -73.04652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Street over Gulf Pond built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Street over Gulf Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Gulf Street over Gulf Pond carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Street over Gulf Pond?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Street over Gulf Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.