US Bridges

Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2500 Ft W JCT Old Tpke RD · Structure no. 04109

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location2500 Ft W JCT Old Tpke RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.5938, -72.76836
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard 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 Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.