Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 156 · Structure no. 04346
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Button Ball Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Button Ball Road over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.