US Route 1 over Wepawaug River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 425 Ft S of Route 121 · Structure no. 00330
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Wepawaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,746 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over Wepawaug River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Wepawaug River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.