Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 Mile South of RTE 146 · Structure no. 04865
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,872
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek carry?
About 1,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Whitfield Street over Sluice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.