US Bridges

High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of SR 796 · Structure no. 00142

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,416 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesI-95 & I-95 SB TR 807
Location0.1 MI S of SR 796
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.23186, -73.07126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2023)
Projected traffic15,416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807 carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over I-95 & I-95 SB TR 807?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.