Benham Street over Route 15
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 00781
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benham Street over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benham Street over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benham Street over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Benham Street over Route 15 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Benham Street over Route 15 carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Benham Street over Route 15?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Benham Street over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.