Boyden Street over Hancock Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 300 Ft. East of SR 847 · Structure no. 04588
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boyden Street over Hancock Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boyden Street over Hancock Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Boyden Street over Hancock Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Boyden Street over Hancock Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Boyden Street over Hancock Brook carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Boyden Street over Hancock Brook?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Boyden Street over Hancock Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.