US Bridges

Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 200 S of INTERSTATE-95 · Structure no. 03881

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 138 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHosley Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location200 S of INTERSTATE-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28301, -72.85195
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local 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 Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hosley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

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