US Bridges

US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · .25 Miles South of I95 · Structure no. 03836

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,826 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location.25 Miles South of I95
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.30132, -72.37521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2022)
Projected traffic28,826 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.