Route 22 over Route 40
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 03830
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 22 over Route 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 22 over Route 40 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 55 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 22 over Route 40 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 22 over Route 40 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 22 over Route 40 carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 22 over Route 40?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 22 over Route 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.