US Bridges

Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Poor

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI South of I-95 · Structure no. 05270

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 115 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Path Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.3 MI South of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28399, -72.62135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Path Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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