US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River

Fair Condition53 years old18,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location.2 Mi S Of Interstate-91
CarriesUS Route 5
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Coordinates41.39234, -72.86841

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length227.0 ft (69.2 m)
Max Span73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Deck Width65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Area1390.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,600 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number02648

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