Skiff Street over Mill River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Route 10 · Structure no. 04127
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skiff Street over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skiff Street over Mill River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 94 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,662 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skiff Street over Mill River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Skiff Street over Mill River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Skiff Street over Mill River carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Skiff Street over Mill River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Skiff Street over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.