SR 707 over Lake Whitney
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2M S of JCT RT10 & SR 707 · Structure no. 06150
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 707 over Lake Whitney is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 707 over Lake Whitney in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 66 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 707 over Lake Whitney built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 707 over Lake Whitney 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 707 over Lake Whitney carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 707 over Lake Whitney?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SR 707 over Lake Whitney?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.