SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · .1 Mile South of Route 15 · Structure no. 06013
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,574 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SR707/WHITNEY Ave over Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.