Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100FT E of Route 15 · Structure no. 04392
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,703
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8,703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,932 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Toelles 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 8,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Toelles Road over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.