Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 500 West of Route 5 · Structure no. 04045
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Defco Park Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 4,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Defco Park Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.