Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 01394
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 156 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.