Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .74 MI So of Rt 15 NB Ext · Structure no. 03134
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murdock Avenue 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 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 2023.
How much traffic does Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Murdock Avenue over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.