Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 200 Ft North of Bradley R · Structure no. 06174
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 35 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 Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Route 79 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 Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 79 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.