John Street over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Off Route 5 · Structure no. 04055
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,555
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
John Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Street over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is John 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 2024.
How much traffic does John Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 2,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is John Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns John Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.