US Bridges

SR 729 (broadway) over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of US Route 5 · Structure no. 05723

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 (broadway) over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 729 (broadway) 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729 (broadway)
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.2 MI E of US Route 5
RouteState Highway 729
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38919, -72.86738
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,293 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SR 729 (broadway) over AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 729 (broadway) 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 SR 729 (broadway) over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 (broadway) over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 (broadway) over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.