US Bridges

SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E. of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00952

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,750
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 37,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,093 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesSR 724 Westbound
CrossesBrewery Street
Location0.3 MI E. of US Route 1
RouteState Highway 724
Coordinates41.30058, -72.91831
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,750 (2012)
Projected traffic56,093 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 724 Westbound over Brewery Street built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street carry?

About 37,750 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 Westbound over Brewery Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.