RTE 103(MAPLE AVE)
Carrying RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) over CSX RAILROAD
2.0 MI S OF ROUTE 22, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 103(MAPLE AVE)
The RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.9 m (75 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00447
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) 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 RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) 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 RTE 103(MAPLE AVE)?
RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) in New Haven, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) inspected?
RTE 103(MAPLE AVE)'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 7,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 103(MAPLE AVE)?
RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 103(MAPLE AVE)?
RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) and does age affect safety?
RTE 103(MAPLE AVE) was built in 1961, making it 65 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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