CANTERBURY TURNPKE
Carrying CANTERBURY TURNPKE over INTERSTATE-395
.2 MI SOUTH OF ROUTE 97, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CANTERBURY TURNPKE
The CANTERBURY TURNPKE bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries CANTERBURY TURNPKE over INTERSTATE-395. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 42,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CANTERBURY TURNPKE compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00280
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CANTERBURY TURNPKE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CANTERBURY TURNPKE against other structures in New Haven and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CANTERBURY TURNPKE?
CANTERBURY TURNPKE in New Haven, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CANTERBURY TURNPKE inspected?
CANTERBURY TURNPKE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 42,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CANTERBURY TURNPKE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CANTERBURY TURNPKE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CANTERBURY TURNPKE.
Who is responsible for maintaining CANTERBURY TURNPKE?
Ownership is not specified for CANTERBURY TURNPKE in the NBI.
How old is CANTERBURY TURNPKE and does age affect safety?
CANTERBURY TURNPKE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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