US Bridges

SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road

FairPosted for load

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 Mile North of I-95 · Structure no. 01445

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 56,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,251 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 796 (milford Pa
CrossesEast Rutland Road
Location0.7 Mile North of I-95
RouteState Highway 796
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24041, -73.07837
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,700 (2022)
Projected traffic84,251 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road carry?

About 56,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 796 (milford Pa over East Rutland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.