US Route 1 over Branford River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 00341
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Branford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Branford River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Branford River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US Route 1 over Branford 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Branford River carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Branford River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Branford River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.