US Bridges

Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 215 · Structure no. 03665

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,401
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, 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 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 3,401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGroton Long Point
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.1 MI S of Route 215
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.32304, -71.999
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,401 (2024)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local 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 Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groton Long Point 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 3,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Groton Long Point over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.