George Street over Church Street Tunnel
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Btwn Church & Temple Sts · Structure no. 06534
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
George Street over Church Street Tunnel is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Street over Church Street Tunnel in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2038. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 76 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 George Street over Church Street Tunnel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is George Street over Church Street Tunnel 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 George Street over Church Street Tunnel carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is George Street over Church Street Tunnel?
The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns George Street over Church Street Tunnel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.