Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .3 M West of Route 847 · Structure no. 03730
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,364 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Huntingdon Avenue over DOT 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Huntingdon Avenue over DOT Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.