SR 745 KIMBERLY AV
Carrying SR 745 KIMBERLY AV over WEST RIVER
0.2 MI W OF I-95, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 745 KIMBERLY AV
The SR 745 KIMBERLY AV bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries SR 745 KIMBERLY AV over WEST RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 140.8 meters (462 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 745 KIMBERLY AV 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
- 1969
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 140.8 m (462 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03612
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
SR 745 KIMBERLY AV is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 745 KIMBERLY AV 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 SR 745 KIMBERLY AV?
SR 745 KIMBERLY AV in New Haven, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 745 KIMBERLY AV inspected?
SR 745 KIMBERLY AV'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 16,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 745 KIMBERLY AV is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 745 KIMBERLY AV?
SR 745 KIMBERLY AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 745 KIMBERLY AV?
SR 745 KIMBERLY AV is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 745 KIMBERLY AV and does age affect safety?
SR 745 KIMBERLY AV was built in 1969, making it 57 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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