Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .4 MI South of Route 72 · Structure no. 01486
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 177 over Pan Am Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.