Route 156 over Amtrak Railroad

Fair Condition65 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location1.2 Mi E Of I-95
CarriesRoute 156
CrossesAmtrak Railroad
Coordinates41.30475, -72.32936

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length262.1 ft (79.9 m)
Max Span106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area1110.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01394

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