US Bridges

SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext.

FairPosted for load

New Haven County, Connecticut · 2.5 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 06180B

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 796 Westbound
CrossesWellington Road Ext.
Location2.5 MI N of US Route 1
RouteState Highway 796
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.25141, -73.07815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,618 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext. carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext.?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 796 Westbound over Wellington Road Ext.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.