US Bridges

Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 East of State Street · Structure no. 03752

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive Street
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location100 East of State Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30895, -72.91887
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

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