Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI W of Route 71 · Structure no. 05919
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,596
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,857 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 2,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street No. 2 over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.