US Bridges

SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Exit 91 SB · Structure no. 03125

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 702
CrossesINTERSTATE-91 Southbound
Location0.5 MI S of Exit 91 SB
RouteState Highway 702
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42295, -72.82491
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound built?

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

What condition is SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 702 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.