Eagle Street over Naugatuck River
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · JCT of Eagle ST & SR 847 · Structure no. 05039
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,067
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Street over Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Street over Naugatuck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Street over Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eagle Street over Naugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Eagle Street over Naugatuck River carry?
About 3,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Street over Naugatuck River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Street over Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.