Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Between Church & Temple · Structure no. 06535
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Crown 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 Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Crown Street over Church Street Tunnel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.