SACKETT POINT ROAD
Carrying SACKETT POINT ROAD over QUINNIPIAC RIVER
0.6 MI E OF US ROUTE 5, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SACKETT POINT ROAD
The SACKETT POINT ROAD bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries SACKETT POINT ROAD over QUINNIPIAC RIVER. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,090 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SACKETT POINT ROAD 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
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,090 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03743
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
SACKETT POINT ROAD 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 SACKETT POINT ROAD 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 SACKETT POINT ROAD?
SACKETT POINT ROAD in New Haven, Connecticut has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SACKETT POINT ROAD inspected?
SACKETT POINT ROAD'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 15,090 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SACKETT POINT ROAD 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 SACKETT POINT ROAD?
SACKETT POINT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SACKETT POINT ROAD?
SACKETT POINT ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is SACKETT POINT ROAD and does age affect safety?
SACKETT POINT ROAD was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
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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