US Route 1 over East River

Fair Condition55 years old10,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location0.5 Mi E Of Route 146
CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesEast River
Coordinates41.28559, -72.64720

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Max Span67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Width55.4 ft (16.9 m)
Deck Area721.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number02201

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