US Bridges

Horsepond Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft S of New Road · Structure no. 03892

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Horsepond Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horsepond Road 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHorsepond Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location100 Ft S of New Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28547, -72.58551
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Horsepond Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is Horsepond Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Horsepond Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horsepond Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Horsepond Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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