Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft South of Route 1A · Structure no. 03906
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 625 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2040. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Alpha Avenue over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.