US Bridges

Beach Street over CSX Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 550 Ft E of Route 103 · Structure no. 04272

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,435
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Beach Street over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Street over CSX Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,104 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeach Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location550 Ft E of Route 103
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.37185, -72.84982
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2023)
Projected traffic5,104 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Beach Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Street over CSX 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beach Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Street over CSX Railroad?

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