Hanover Street over Harbor Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 660 Ft E of Coe Ave · Structure no. 05635
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Street over Harbor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Street over Harbor Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 6 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 51 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanover Street over Harbor Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Hanover Street over Harbor Brook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Hanover Street over Harbor Brook carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Street over Harbor Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Street over Harbor Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.