US Bridges

Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 06195

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Street #1
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.2 MI N of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27889, -72.51641
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,012 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

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 Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Street #1 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 Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Street #1 over AMTRAK Railroad?

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