Blake Street over West River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2 Tenths East of Route 63 · Structure no. 04890
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blake Street over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blake Street over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 30 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blake Street over West River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Blake Street over West 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Blake Street over West River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Blake Street over West River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Blake Street over West River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.