SR 796 over Meadow Street
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 01447
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 796 over Meadow Street is a concrete frame carrying SR 796 over Meadow Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 796 over Meadow Street built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 796 over Meadow 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 796 over Meadow Street carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 796 over Meadow Street?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns SR 796 over Meadow Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.