US Bridges

Day Street over Bladens River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile East of Route 67 · Structure no. 04192

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,689
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Street over Bladens River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Day Street over Bladens River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,996 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDay Street
CrossesBladens River
Location0.2 Mile East of Route 67
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39667, -73.06812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2022)
Projected traffic3,996 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Street over Bladens River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Street over Bladens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Day Street over Bladens River carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Day Street over Bladens River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Day Street over Bladens River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.