US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.36N of RTE 22 Bishop ST · Structure no. 02649
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 501 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,638 by 2041. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B 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 US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B?
The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 5 over I-91 AMTRAK Ramp B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.