US Bridges

Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00218

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,927 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSsr 450
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.2 MI N of US Route 1
RouteState Highway 450
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.2907, -72.57021
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,927 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ssr 450 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.