US Bridges

Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI N of I-91 · Structure no. 00179

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,658 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 337
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.7 MI N of I-91
RouteState Highway 337
Coordinates41.28924, -72.89249
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,658 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Route 337 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.