Davis Street over Lake Whitney
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Whitney Ave · Structure no. 06214
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,355
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davis Street over Lake Whitney is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Street over Lake Whitney in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 9,355 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,901 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Davis Street over Lake Whitney built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Davis Street over Lake Whitney 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 2023.
How much traffic does Davis Street over Lake Whitney carry?
About 9,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Davis Street over Lake Whitney?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Davis Street over Lake Whitney?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.