SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Rt 115 · Structure no. 01661
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2041. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr 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 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr?
The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns SR 727 over Naugatuck River & Mnrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.