Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · Adjacent to Route 70 · Structure no. 04184
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 4 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.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 50 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Oregon Road over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.