Route 337 over Morris Creek
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.8 MI S. of US Route 1 · Structure no. 02166
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 337 over Morris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 337 over Morris Creek in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 337 over Morris Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Route 337 over Morris Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 337 over Morris Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 337 over Morris Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 337 over Morris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.