Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 1 RTE 40 · Structure no. 03826
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,305 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 83 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Route 40 SB over Hartford Turnpike?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.