US Bridges

Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 03908

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenhaven Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.6 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.35632, -71.86694
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,783 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Greenhaven 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 Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhaven Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

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