US Bridges

Route 145 over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 03980

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 145 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 145 over AMTRAK Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 145
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.2 MI N of US Route 1
RouteState Highway 145
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27769, -72.50922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 145 over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 145 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 Route 145 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 145 over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 145 over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.