New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of RTE 146 · Structure no. 03888
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is New Whitfield ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns New Whitfield ST over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.