Route 40 SB over Route 10
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 3MI Northof Interstate 91 · Structure no. 03835
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 40 SB over Route 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 40 SB over Route 10 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 10 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 40 SB over Route 10 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 40 SB over Route 10 carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 40 SB over Route 10?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 40 SB over Route 10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.