US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .2 MI S of INTERSTATE-91 · Structure no. 02648
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,638 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 66 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 | 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 US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 5 over Quinnipiac 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 5 over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.