US Route 1 over West River
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 06295
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 1 over West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,248 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US Route 1 over West River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over West 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 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over West River carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over West River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over West River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.