Bridge Street over Wepawaug River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04940
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,377
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Wepawaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,377 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,532 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Wepawaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Wepawaug River carry?
About 2,377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.