Chatfield Street over Bladens River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 67 · Structure no. 06019
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 361
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chatfield Street over Bladens River is a steel arch - deck carrying Chatfield Street over Bladens 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chatfield Street over Bladens River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chatfield Street over Bladens 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Chatfield Street over Bladens River carry?
About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chatfield Street over Bladens River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Chatfield Street over Bladens River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.