US Bridges

Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.03 MI E of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 03998

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2021 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 113 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Street
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.03 MI E of JCT RTE 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31899, -72.89796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2021)
Projected traffic20,208 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Ferry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

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