PRIVATE RAILROAD
Carrying PRIVATE RAILROAD over US ROUTE 1
0.3 MI N OF ROUTE 139, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PRIVATE RAILROAD
The PRIVATE RAILROAD bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries PRIVATE RAILROAD over US ROUTE 1. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 7,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PRIVATE RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1913
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00342
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PRIVATE RAILROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PRIVATE RAILROAD against other structures in New Haven and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PRIVATE RAILROAD?
PRIVATE RAILROAD in New Haven, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PRIVATE RAILROAD inspected?
PRIVATE RAILROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRIVATE RAILROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PRIVATE RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PRIVATE RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining PRIVATE RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for PRIVATE RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is PRIVATE RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
PRIVATE RAILROAD was built in 1913, making it 113 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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