US Bridges

SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Chase Prkwy at I-84 Ex 18 · Structure no. 01731

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,586 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 845 (chase Park
CrossesInterstate 84 & Ramp 053
LocationChase Prkwy at I-84 Ex 18
RouteState Highway 845
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54808, -73.06762
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2021)
Projected traffic22,586 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053 carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 845 (chase Park over Interstate 84 & Ramp 053?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.