SR 796 over US Route 1

Fair Condition85 years old5,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location0.4 Mi S Of I95
CarriesSR 796
CrossesUS Route 1
Coordinates41.23122, -73.06298

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignFrame
Total Length97.1 ft (29.6 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area577.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00329

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