Canal Street over Derby Canal
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 25 West of Route 34 · Structure no. 06063
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 292
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Street over Derby Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canal Street over Derby Canal in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Street over Derby Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Street over Derby Canal 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Canal Street over Derby Canal carry?
About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Canal Street over Derby Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Street over Derby Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.