Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .44 MI North Windsor Tl · Structure no. 03785
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 159 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.