US Bridges

SR 724 Eastbound over Brewery Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 250FT South of US 1 · Structure no. 00953

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 Eastbound over Brewery Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 724 Eastbound over Brewery Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47,375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,395 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesSR 724 Eastbound
CrossesBrewery Street
Location250FT South of US 1
RouteState Highway 724
Coordinates41.30002, -72.91834
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,375 (2023)
Projected traffic70,395 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 Eastbound over Brewery Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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

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

About 47,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 724 Eastbound over Brewery Street?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 Eastbound over Brewery Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.