US Bridges

Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 100 Ft S of Route 146 · Structure no. 05542

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,443 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry Point RD
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location100 Ft S of Route 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27115, -72.69111
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic4,443 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Point RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad?

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