US Bridges

SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile East of RTE 372 · Structure no. 01615

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 95 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,819 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 555 (west Main
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location0.4 Mile East of RTE 372
RouteState Highway 555
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66557, -72.79931
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic13,819 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 (west Main over Pan Am Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.