US Bridges

Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Route 215 · Structure no. 03903

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 89 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,572 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMosher Street
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.4 MI E of Route 215
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.32698, -71.98918
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2024)
Projected traffic5,572 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mosher Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mosher Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

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