Route 243 over Wepawaug River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of Route 114 · Structure no. 06263
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 243 over Wepawaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 243 over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 243 over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 243 over Wepawaug 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 243 over Wepawaug River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 243 over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 243 over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.