US Bridges

Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 3 Mile West of I-91 X-Crs · Structure no. 01867

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,626 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 68
CrossesAMTRAK & US Route 5
Location3 Mile West of I-91 X-Crs
RouteState Highway 68
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48603, -72.80982
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2022)
Projected traffic23,626 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5 carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Route 68 over AMTRAK & US Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.