US Bridges

Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI E of US Route 5 · Structure no. 03743

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSackett Point Road
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location0.6 MI E of US Route 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36738, -72.87471
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,008 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sackett Point Road over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.