US Route 1 over Housatonic River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Stratford Town Line · Structure no. 00327
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 877 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Housatonic River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US Route 1 over Housatonic River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 104 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2042. The structure is 877 ft (267.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US Route 1 over Housatonic River 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Housatonic River carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 877 ft (267.3 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.