Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI So. of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 00811
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave is a steel continuous frame carrying Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 83 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,580 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave carry?
About 47,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 & U.S. 5 over P&w RR & Hartford Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.