US Bridges

Wall Street over Wharton Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E. of S. Elm ST · Structure no. 04419

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Street over Wharton Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wall Street over Wharton Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWall Street
CrossesWharton Brook
Location0.1 MI E. of S. Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.4505, -72.81428
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic632 by 2041
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 Wall Street over Wharton Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Street over Wharton Brook 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Wall Street over Wharton Brook carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wall Street over Wharton Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Street over Wharton Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.