Freight Street over Naugatuck River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · JCT Freight & Riverside · Structure no. 04166
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freight Street over Naugatuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Freight Street over Naugatuck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Freight Street over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freight Street over Naugatuck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Freight Street over Naugatuck River carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Freight Street over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Freight Street over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.