US Bridges

Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 156 · Structure no. 01552

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,538 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 213
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.4 MI S of Route 156
RouteState Highway 213
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.33565, -72.13616
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic6,538 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 213 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 213 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.