US Route 1 over Branford River

Good Condition68 years old14,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location0.5 Mi S Of I-95
CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesBranford River
Coordinates41.29257, -72.79249

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Max Span73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Deck Width49.2 ft (15 m)
Deck Area352.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,400 (2020)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00341

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