US Bridges

Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of US Route 6 · Structure no. 01154

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 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 5,324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,911 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBullet Hill Road
CrossesInterstate 84 & Ramp 40
Location0.3 MI W of US Route 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.473, -73.21643
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,324 (2023)
Projected traffic7,911 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40 carry?

About 5,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bullet Hill Road over Interstate 84 & Ramp 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.