Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · .1 Miles South Route 5 · Structure no. 05886
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,721 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blatchley Avenue 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Blatchley Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.