US Bridges

Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Adjacent to 360 State St. · Structure no. 06532

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road is a concrete slab carrying Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Street
CrossesGovt Center Access Road
LocationAdjacent to 360 State St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30608, -72.92383
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Street over Govt Center Access Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.