Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI E of Route 10 · Structure no. 05431
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,453
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,159 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 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 Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blacks Road over Quinnipiac 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 1,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Blacks Road over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.