Walnut Street over Wepawaug River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 250 Ft W of Route 121 · Structure no. 04941
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Wepawaug River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Walnut Street over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Wepawaug 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 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Wepawaug River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.