Route 162 over Oyster River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 370 Ft W of SR 705 · Structure no. 05751
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 162 over Oyster River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 162 over Oyster River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,927 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 162 over Oyster River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 162 over Oyster 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 Oyster River carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 162 over Oyster River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 162 over Oyster River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.