River Road over Pomperaug River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Near I-84 Exit 13 · Structure no. 04465
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Pomperaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Pomperaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Pomperaug River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is River Road over Pomperaug River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Pomperaug River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Pomperaug River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Pomperaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.