US Bridges

Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 03904

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,210
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,284 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMasons Island Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.1 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.34637, -71.95605
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2024)
Projected traffic3,284 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masons Island Road 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 Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Masons Island Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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