US Bridges

State Street North over Union Station Pump House

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Between US1 & Fair Street · Structure no. 05399

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street North over Union Station Pump House is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street North over Union Station Pump House in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street North
CrossesUnion Station Pump House
LocationBetween US1 & Fair Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30205, -72.92366
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street North over Union Station Pump House built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street North over Union Station Pump House 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Street North over Union Station Pump House carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Street North over Union Station Pump House?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Street North over Union Station Pump House?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.