US Bridges

SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond

Poor

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Route 162 · Structure no. 01663

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 736 - Buckingha
CrossesGulf Pond
Location0.4 MI E of Route 162
RouteState Highway 736
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21818, -73.03921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 736 - Buckingha over Gulf Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.