Route 34 over West River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 10 · Structure no. 05593
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 34 over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 34 over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,192 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 34 over West River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 34 over West 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 34 over West River carry?
About 18,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 34 over West River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Route 34 over West River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.