Route 162 over Wepawaug River

Fair Condition137 years old14,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1.3 Mi E Of US Route 1
CarriesRoute 162
CrossesWepawaug River
Coordinates41.22273, -73.05556

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Max Span24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area101.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1889

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number01328

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