South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI W of Route 69 · Structure no. 03197
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2037. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns South Elm Street over I-84 & Mcmahon Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.