US Bridges

Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .2 MI South of Route 97 · Structure no. 00280

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCanterbury Turnpke
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location.2 MI South of Route 97
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58426, -72.0583
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Canterbury Turnpke over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.