Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 5.4 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 01396
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
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 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 156 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.