Birch Road over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Pine Orchard · Structure no. 05740
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,213
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Birch Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch 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 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 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 1,213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Birch Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.