US Bridges

SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · At West End of Q-Bridge · Structure no. 00174C

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,466 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,674 by 2037. The structure is 1,466 ft (446.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 724 Eastbound
CrossesUS1 Local Rds P&w RR
LocationAt West End of Q-Bridge
RouteState Highway 724
Coordinates41.30025, -72.91328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,466 ft (446.8 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2017)
Projected traffic39,674 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR?

The structure is 1,466 ft (446.8 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 Eastbound over US1 Local Rds P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.