SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street
GoodPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 03501
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street is a concrete frame carrying SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2021.
How much traffic does SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 796 Ramp 001 over Meadow Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.