US Bridges

Educational Way over Cove River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 260 Ft E of SR 705 · Structure no. 06267

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
858
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Educational Way over Cove River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Educational Way over Cove River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEducational Way
CrossesCove River
Location260 Ft E of SR 705
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.25818, -72.96047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Educational Way over Cove River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Educational Way over Cove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Educational Way over Cove River carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Educational Way over Cove River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Educational Way over Cove River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.