Valley Street #1 over West River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · .4 MI West of Blake ST · Structure no. 05259
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Street #1 over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Street #1 over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,088 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Street #1 over West River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Street #1 over West 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 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Street #1 over West River carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Street #1 over West River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Street #1 over West River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.