US Bridges

Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI West of US Route 1 · Structure no. 06181

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeridian ST Ext
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.4 MI West of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.35329, -72.06457
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian ST Ext 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian ST Ext over AMTRAK Railroad?

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