US Bridges

I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI West of I91 · Structure no. 03138

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-91 TR 808 & SR 7
CrossesPond Hill Road
Location0.7 MI West of I91
RouteState Highway 702
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42445, -72.82603
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,293 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road built?

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

What condition is I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road 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 I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 808 & SR 7 over Pond Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.