US Bridges

Route 153 over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 01385

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 153 over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 153 over AMTRAK Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 92 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 153
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.3 MI S of I-95
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28888, -72.44697
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,213 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Route 153 over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Route 153 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 153 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 153 over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 153 over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.