Route 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile S of INTERSTATE-95 · Structure no. 03331
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Route 349 NB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 349 NB over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.