US Bridges

SR 796 over US Route 1

FairPosted for load

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of I95 · Structure no. 00329

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 796 over US Route 1 is a steel frame carrying SR 796 over US Route 1 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,172 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 796
CrossesUS Route 1
Location0.4 MI S of I95
RouteState Highway 796
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23122, -73.06298
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,172 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 796 over US Route 1 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 796 over US Route 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 796 over US Route 1 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 796 over US Route 1?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 796 over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.