Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 500 E of Route 71 · Structure no. 03992
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 79 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Hall 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Hall Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.