SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 03612
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 462 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River?
The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SR 745 Kimberly Av over West River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.