Route 162 over Indian River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI E of US Route 1 · Structure no. 05645
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 162 over Indian River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Route 162 over Indian River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,614 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 162 over Indian River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 162 over Indian 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 162 over Indian River carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 162 over Indian River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 162 over Indian River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.