US Bridges

Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S. of Route 146 · Structure no. 03883

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 133 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkham Street
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.5 MI S. of Route 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27465, -72.81637
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Kirkham Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkham Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

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