US Bridges

Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.4 M West of Route 10 · Structure no. 04267

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJarvis Street
CrossesTen Mile River
Location1.4 M West of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53728, -72.92349
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jarvis Street over Ten Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jarvis Street over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.