Ferry Street over Quinnipiac River

Fair Condition86 years old5,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1.2 Mi South Jct I-91 NB
CarriesFerry Street
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Coordinates41.30200, -72.89295

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length431.1 ft (131.4 m)
Max Span124.0 ft (37.8 m)
Deck Width60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Area2404.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,500 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number03809

Nearby Bridges

Grand Avenue over Quinnipiac River 0.5 mi Fair Chapel Street over Mill River 0.7 mi Fair US Route 1 & Pw Rr over Quinnipiac River 0.7 mi Fair I-95 SB - On Ramp over Fulton Terrace 0.8 mi Good I-95 SB & Ramp 347 over Fulton Terrace 0.8 mi Good I-95 NB & Ramp 346 over Fulton Terrace 0.8 mi Good Grand Avenue over Mill River East 0.8 mi Fair I-95 SB Ramp 347a over Interstate-95 0.8 mi Good I-95 Ramp 164 over Interstate-95 0.8 mi Good Woodward Avenue over Interstate-95 0.9 mi Good