US Bridges

SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91

Poor

New Haven County, Connecticut · .76 MI So of RTE 68 · Structure no. 03129

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2039. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 738 (e. Center
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
Location.76 MI So of RTE 68
RouteState Highway 738
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.44442, -72.79082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic11,887 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91 built?

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

What condition is SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 738 (e. Center over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.