US Bridges

Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 146 · Structure no. 05735

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoose Hill Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.1 MI N of Route 146
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.26625, -72.71806
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 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic966 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Moose Hill Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Moose Hill Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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