US Bridges

Pine Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N. of Route 146 · Structure no. 05738

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Pine Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Orchard Road 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Orchard Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.6 MI N. of Route 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27429, -72.78734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pine Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is Pine Orchard Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Orchard Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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