Pearl Street over Bladens River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Route 67 · Structure no. 04193
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,333
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl Street over Bladens River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pearl Street over Bladens River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 2,333 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,467 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Pearl Street over Bladens River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearl Street over Bladens 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pearl Street over Bladens River carry?
About 2,333 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pearl Street over Bladens River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl Street over Bladens River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.