Waite Street over Lake Whitney
PoorPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Mather ST · Structure no. 04168
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waite Street over Lake Whitney is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waite Street over Lake Whitney in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Waite Street over Lake Whitney built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waite Street over Lake Whitney in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Waite Street over Lake Whitney carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Waite Street over Lake Whitney?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Waite Street over Lake Whitney?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.