Route 40 NB over South New Road
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 03834
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 40 NB over South New Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 40 NB over South New Road 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,345 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 40 NB over South New Road built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 40 NB over South New Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 40 NB over South New Road carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 40 NB over South New Road?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 40 NB over South New Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.