Route 162 over Turtle Creek
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI E of Route 736 · Structure no. 06755
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 162 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 162 over Turtle Creek in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,043 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 162 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 162 over Turtle Creek 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 Route 162 over Turtle Creek carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 162 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 162 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.