Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .10 MI E of Kensington RD · Structure no. 04082
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 134 years old, older 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 6 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Camels Back Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Camels Back Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.