US Bridges

Hicks Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .2 Mile W of N Colony ST · Structure no. 05728

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hicks Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hicks Avenue 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location.2 Mile W of N Colony ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.56507, -72.78652
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Hicks Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is Hicks Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hicks Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hicks Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

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