US Bridges

SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 10 · Structure no. 01691

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 597 Southbound
CrossesCanal ST Rail to Trail
Location0.2 MI N of Route 10
RouteState Highway 597
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.57513, -72.89972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,132 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 597 Southbound over Canal ST Rail to Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.