Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .2 MI North Grand Avenue · Structure no. 05890
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,287
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 119 years old, older 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 2,287 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,398 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Wallace Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 2,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Wallace Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.