Orange Street #1 over Mill River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .1 MI South Farnum Drive · Structure no. 04885
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Street #1 over Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Orange Street #1 over Mill River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Orange Street #1 over Mill River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Orange Street #1 over Mill River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Orange Street #1 over Mill River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Orange Street #1 over Mill River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Street #1 over Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.