Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 02898
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,345 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 213 over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 213 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.