Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 156 · Structure no. 03899
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus Avenue 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 Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.