Route 313 over Little River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 200 Feet East of Route 67 · Structure no. 01585
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 313 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 313 over Little River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 313 over Little River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Route 313 over Little River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 313 over Little River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 313 over Little River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 313 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.