US Bridges

Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI E of Route 145 · Structure no. 03894

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Clinton Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location1.4 MI E of Route 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.28754, -72.46281
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Clinton Road 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 Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Clinton Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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