US Bridges

Universal DR North over CSX Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mi. N Montowese Ave. · Structure no. 06299

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Universal DR North over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Universal DR North over CSX Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversal DR North
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. N Montowese Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.35334, -72.86945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2023)
Projected traffic997 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Universal DR North over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Universal DR North over CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does Universal DR North over CSX Railroad carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Universal DR North over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Universal DR North over CSX Railroad?

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