Route 146 over Branford River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI E. of US Route 1 · Structure no. 01368
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 146 over Branford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 146 over Branford River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 146 over Branford River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 146 over Branford River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 146 over Branford River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 146 over Branford River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 146 over Branford River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.