Route 71 over Sodom Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 Mile South of I-691 · Structure no. 01081
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Sodom Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 over Sodom Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 141,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,849 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over Sodom Brook built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 over Sodom Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Sodom Brook carry?
About 141,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Sodom Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Sodom Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.