Ssr 453 over Mill River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 10 · Structure no. 01601
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ssr 453 over Mill River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ssr 453 over Mill River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ssr 453 over Mill River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ssr 453 over Mill 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ssr 453 over Mill River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ssr 453 over Mill River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ssr 453 over Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.