US Bridges

Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · At Int of Union Ave · Structure no. 06581

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,282 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK is a steel truss - thru carrying Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2041. The structure is 1,282 ft (390.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch ST South #2
CrossesN Haven Interlock AMTRAK
LocationAt Int of Union Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.29494, -72.92657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,282 ft (390.8 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic8,321 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK?

The structure is 1,282 ft (390.8 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST South #2 over N Haven Interlock AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.