US Bridges

Pleasant Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .8 MI S. of Route 146 · Structure no. 05749

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Pleasant Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Point RD 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Point RD
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location.8 MI S. of Route 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.27229, -72.76026
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic201 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pleasant Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Point RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Point RD over AMTRAK Railroad?

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