US Bridges

College Street over North Service Drive

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · College ST over N Serv DR · Structure no. 06874

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,587
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over North Service Drive is a concrete frame carrying College Street over North Service Drive in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 13,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,189 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Street
CrossesNorth Service Drive
LocationCollege ST over N Serv DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.30389, -72.93111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,587 (2023)
Projected traffic20,189 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 College Street over North Service Drive built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over North Service Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does College Street over North Service Drive carry?

About 13,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is College Street over North Service Drive?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over North Service Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.