US Bridges

Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 05923

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,813 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIngham Hill Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.4 MI N of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.29377, -72.39469
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,813 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingham Hill 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 Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ingham Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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