US Bridges

Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 01611

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSsr 450
CrossesAMTRAK & Scotland Road
Location0.1 MI S of I-95
RouteState Highway 450
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28938, -72.56948
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,698 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road 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 Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ssr 450 over AMTRAK & Scotland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.