Center Street over Harbor Brook
PoorClosed to trafficNew Haven County, Connecticut · 250 Ft No of Pratt Street · Structure no. 04185
- Built
- 1871
- 154 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,186
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Harbor Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Center Street over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1871, so it is 154 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,186 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,192 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Street over Harbor Brook built?
It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Street over Harbor Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Center Street over Harbor Brook carry?
About 6,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Harbor Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Harbor Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.