Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of US Route 5 · Structure no. 04842
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 130 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 6 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Camp Street #1 over Harbor 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook carry?
About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Street #1 over Harbor Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.