US Bridges

Route 40 SB over US Route 5

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · At on Ramp for Exit 1 · Structure no. 03413

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 40 SB over US Route 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 40 SB over US Route 5 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,987 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 40 SB
CrossesUS Route 5
LocationAt on Ramp for Exit 1
RouteState Highway 40
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37822, -72.88085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2022)
Projected traffic32,987 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 40 SB over US Route 5 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 40 SB over US Route 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 40 SB over US Route 5 carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 40 SB over US Route 5?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 40 SB over US Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.