BIRCH ROAD
Carrying BIRCH ROAD over AMTRAK RAILROAD
0.4 MI N OF PINE ORCHARD, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIRCH ROAD
The BIRCH ROAD bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries BIRCH ROAD over AMTRAK RAILROAD. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,189 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIRCH ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,189 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05740
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIRCH ROAD 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 BIRCH ROAD 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 BIRCH ROAD?
BIRCH ROAD in New Haven, Connecticut has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIRCH ROAD inspected?
BIRCH ROAD'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 1,189 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIRCH ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIRCH ROAD?
BIRCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIRCH ROAD?
BIRCH ROAD is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is BIRCH ROAD and does age affect safety?
BIRCH ROAD was built in 1988, making it 38 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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